Rustic Red Door Co: Lazy Susan Wooden (16")

ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024

HOW TO GET STARTED

1. Find a storage location that is convenient/accessible yet out of the way for your lazy Susan
   
2. Make it a staple part of your party/gathering toolkit
   
3. Use it to serve chips & dips along with finger food
   
4. Handwash and store
   
5. Warning: A good set of party tools may lead to more parties!

EMBRACE

1. Will add elegance and convenience to your Holiday party or gathering
   
2. Are made of wood and will biodegrade
   
3. Can be used throughout the year for entertaining purposes

AVOID PRODUCT TYPE

Disposable plastic holiday serving trays

AVOID

1. Plastic serving trays are almost always single-use and won't make it past this Holiday season
   
2. Will often warp in the dishwasher if you try to use them beyond the holidays
   
3. Are aesthetically unpleasing

Noteworthy Product Attributes

Add a touch of style and convenience to your gatherings

Overall Sustainability Score - 88 / 100

Score Breakdown

Manufacturing (Score - 7/10) - Made close to its target market

Distribution (Score - 7/10) - Distributed close to its target market

Cost (Score - 7/10) - Is substantially more expensive than disposable holiday-specific plastic trays - 10 to 12X

Packaging (Score - 7/10) -  Largely comes in cardboard and paperboard packaging with some plastic wrap to protect wood from humidity

Effectiveness (Score - 10/10) - Elegant serving tray that can be used for different occasions

Lifespan (Score - 10/10) - Will likely last a lifetime or beyond

Fun (Score - 10/10) - Lazy Susans are always fun

Relevance (Score - 10/10) -  Ideal for serving and making different food items accessible

Disposal (Score - 10/10) -  Not recyclable - wood which will biodegrade

Recycling (Score - 10/10) - Copper is infinitely recyclable