ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024
HOW TO GET STARTED
- When your oil carafe comes to the end of life, consider the Eva Solo Carafe
- This carafe does a good job of capturing dripping oil during use
- Store away from direct light as the carafe is clear glass and some oils may deteriorate with long-term exposure to light
- Ideally, the carafe encourages more time cooking in the kitchen
EMBRACE
- This carafe adds a touch of European elegance to your kitchen with a modern aesthetic
- The funnel top design captures dripping oil effectively
- The silicone will offer a long life and durability while limiting plastic usage
- Good kitchen tools mean more time in the kitchen
- The More food prep means healthier living and less plastic usage all around
AVOID PRODUCT TYPE
Plastic Booking Oil Bottle
AVOID
- Avoid plastic when you can - small decisions add up
- Plastic bottles reliably wear out - dishwashers can be harsh on plastics
- Eventually, the top or body will wear out and this bottle will end up in a landfill
- Once in the landfill, the bottle will start to emit microplastics
Noteworthy Product Attributes
Eva Solo's designs are modern and sophisticated. They are also largely sustainable. Good kitchen tools mean more time in the kitchen which means healthier food and less plastic usage
Overall Sustainability Score - 92 / 100
Score Breakdown
Manufacturing (Score - 10/10) - Made close to the target market
Distribution (Score - 10/10) - Made close to the target market
Cost (Score - 6/10) - Costs about 4X what cheaper alternatives cost
Packaging (Score - 8/10) - Comes in mostly paperboard packaging with minimal plastic
Effectiveness (Score - 10/10) - Elegant carafe that can be used as a statement piece
Lifespan (Score - 10/10) - Will last a lifetime with proper care
Fun (Score - 10/10) - Well-designed carafe with silicone plug. Has a wide mouth for drip capture.
Relevance (Score - 10/10) - Well suited for cooking oils with drip capture funnel top
Disposal (Score - 10/10) - Carafe body is recyclable. Silicon plug will not emit microplastics though not conventionally recyclable
Recycling (Score - 8/10) - The body of the carafe is infinitely recyclable
