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[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It uses significantly less plastic and the paper portion biodegrades. That’s far better than a 100% plastic bottle.

[–] Ptsf@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Actually, that is not always the case. The paper is often impregnated with waxes, inks, or oils specifically to prevent decomposition because you don't want a container for a product that had an indeterminate shelf life to decompose; and again it introduces a significant hamper into recycling the container. It's not "far" better unless you're buying into base level green washing. 🤷‍♂️