I am confused. Isn't PET a type of plastic? Are they replacing recyclable glass bottles with not-really-recyclable plastic bottles with a cardboard shell?
The article outlines the sustainability issues in more detail, but recyclability is only one part of the equation. Other factors include the weight of the product and the energy required to make the product in the first place.
Thanks for these good stories and information, Melissa. And for all your posts!
I am confused. Isn't PET a type of plastic? Are they replacing recyclable glass bottles with not-really-recyclable plastic bottles with a cardboard shell?
The article outlines the sustainability issues in more detail, but recyclability is only one part of the equation. Other factors include the weight of the product and the energy required to make the product in the first place.