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Reusable containers aren’t always better for the environment than disposable ones - new research
Schmid, A.G., et al., The Conversation Plastics & Pollution
We are facing a waste crisis, with landfills across the world at full capacity and mountains of “recycled” waste dumped in developing countries. Food packaging is a major source of this waste, giving rise to an industry of “environmentally friendly” reusable food and drink containers that’s projected to be worth £21.3 billion worldwide by 2027: well over double its 2019 value of £9.6 billion.
But while it might seem like reusing the same container is better than buying a new single-use one each time, our research shows that reusable containers could actually be worse for the environment than their disposable counterparts.
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