ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024
HOW TO GET STARTED
- When your current pill box reaches the end of its life, replace it with a wooden or metal pill box
- These pill boxes can be used at home or when traveling
- Fill the box with pills and supplements as needed
- Use until end of life and then drop into compost
EMBRACE
- Can be used for a lifetime if properly cared for
- Is elegant, artisanally crafted, and designed to last repeated open and closing cycles
- Can be used at home or for travel
- Will not emit microplastics. Completely biodegradable
AVOID PRODUCT TYPE
Plastic Pill/Supplement Boxes
AVOID
- Plastic pill boxes will eventually reach the end of life by warping or cracking - especially individual compartment lids
- Plastic is rarely recycled and will end up in landfill
- Once in the landfill, the plastic waste bin will start to emit microplastics
Noteworthy Product Attributes
This pill box uses strong magnets to keep its lid in place. The box is a bit large but not so large that it can't be used either at home or on the road when traveling.
Overall Sustainability Score - 76 / 100
Score Breakdown
Manufacturing (Score - 5/10) - Not made close to the target market
Distribution (Score - 5/10) - Not made close to the target market
Cost (Score - 7/10) - Costs about 2X as much as plastic alternatives
Packaging (Score - 8/10) - Comes in mostly sustainable packaging.
Effectiveness (Score - 9/10) - Has strong magnets for a secure lid and decent space for a daily set of pills or supplements
Lifespan (Score - 7/10) - WIll likely last a lifetime if properly taken care of
Fun (Score - 10/10) - Elegant design much more aesthetically pleasing than the plastic alternative
Relevance (Score - 10/10) - Designed specifically as a pill box
Disposal (Score - 10/10) - Completely biodegradable
Recycling (Score - 5/10) - Cannot be recycled in most municipal facilities
