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Glass Containers

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Reusable, can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality, energy-intensive to produce.

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Cardboard Boxes

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Biodegradable, made from renewable resources, highly recyclable but can be contaminated by food.

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PLA Plastics

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Made from renewable resources like corn starch, biodegradable under industrial composting, not recyclable with other plastics.

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Aluminum Foil

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Fully recyclable and can be recycled indefinitely, energy-intensive to produce but retains value as scrap material.

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Compostable Bags

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Made from plant materials, break down in compost conditions, not suitable for traditional recycling.

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Bamboo Containers

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Made from highly renewable resource, biodegradable and can be composted, may not be recyclable depending on the binders used.

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Stainless Steel Containers

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Durable and can last a lifetime, fully recyclable, high initial energy cost but less wasteful over time.

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Paper Bags

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Biodegradable, made from renewable resources, recyclable, strength can be a limiting factor for use.

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Cornstarch Packaging

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Biodegradable and made from cornstarch, not recyclable, should be composted in appropriate facilities.

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Recycled PET Containers

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Made from recycled PET bottles, recyclable, reduces need for virgin materials and conserves energy.

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Biodegradable Plastic Wraps

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Break down under certain conditions, not recyclable, better for the environment if composted properly.

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Edible Packaging

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Made from natural, edible materials, no waste produced, not widely available and may lack the durability of conventional packaging.

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Molded Fiber Packaging

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Made from recycled paper or agricultural residues, biodegradable and compostable, recyclable in paper streams.

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Hemp Packaging

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Produced from fast-growing hemp plants, biodegradable, challenges exist in recycling due to limited infrastructure.

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Silicone Food Storage Bags

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Durable and reusable, not biodegradable but recyclable at specialized facilities, silicone recycling is not widely available.

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