ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024
HOW TO GET STARTED
Little plastic items have a finite lifespan. Ultimately, they wear out and end up in the trash and then landfills. Why start a bad movie when you know how it will end? Instead, buy fewer, better things. The artisanally made butter crock supports local small businesses and avoids the creation of new/more plastics.
EMBRACE
- These butter crocks will last a lifetime or be heirlooms
- Ceramic doesn't generate microplastics
- These crocks create simple yet reliable air-tight seals using water. As a result, they cut down on food waste.
AVOID PRODUCT TYPE
AVOID
- Little things add up. Plastic in contact with oily and fatty plastics can leach into food.
- Plastic dishes have a limited lifetime as open and closed events wear them out. Most of these butter dishes will last 3-5 years.
- Aesthetically, these dishes don't look great and do very little for the soul.
Overall Sustainability Score - 85 / 100
Score Breakdown
Manufacturing (Score - 10/10) -
Made in USA close to target market.
Distribution (Score - 10/10) -
Made in USA close to target market.
Cost (Score - 5/10) - Cost is significantly higher than a lower-priced plastic alternative. Cost maybe 8 times higher than lower-end plastic alternatives.
Packaging (Score - 5/10) - Packaging is largely paperboard, cardboard, and some bubble wrap.
Effectiveness (Score - 10/10) - Very effective in keeping butter fresh outside the refrigerator.
Lifespan (Score - 10/10) - Between a lifetime and an heirloom. Will last more than a lifetime with care.
Fun (Score - 10/10) - Very fun when combined with making butter at home.
Relevance (Score - 10/10) - Ideal for intended use. Creates a simplistic air-tight seal for freshness.
Disposal (Score - 10/10) - Contains no microplastics. Will degrade over time but will not release harmful chemicals.
Recycling (Score - 5/10) - Not recycleable.
