While everyone’s busy protesting plastic, they’re missing a critical point: replacing plastic isn’t as simple as it sounds.
Here’s the reality:
📄 Paper: Takes 4× more energy to produce and creates 80% more waste than plastic.
🍷 Glass: Has 14× higher global warming potential and shatters easily, making transportation risky.
🥫 Aluminum: Emits 2× the carbon of plastic and costs 25-30% more for cans compared to PET bottles.
Yes, plastic has its flaws—but when it comes to production and recycling, it often has a smaller carbon footprint than any of these so-called “better” alternatives.
And the game is changing. Innovations like single-substrate laminates and recycle-ready solutions are pushing plastic towards a more sustainable future.
The bottom line: Plastic still offers the best balance of durability, cost, and efficiency.
It’s not about getting rid of it; it’s about using & reusing it smarter.