Never saw this paper + plastic bottle earlier
I just came across this photo of a bottle where the outer layer is paper, but the inner layer of the same bottle is complete plastic. I don't know how to feel about this actually.
I also came across this post where a person is explaining this:
This was a 2020 event product from Innisfree Korea, and it was actually meant for environmental protection 😂
The paper wrapping around the plastic case wasn’t extra waste — it was to reinforce the container because the bottle used 51.8% less plastic and was super fragile. The paper acts like a sturdy “outer outfit” for the weak plastic.
Not only the bottle, but even the cap and pump head were made with 10% recycled plastic.
While this does make sense, I am not very sold on this idea, to be honest.
I mean, a partial plastic bottle is still plastic. If a thicker plastic bottle doesn't get recycled and ends up in the sea, it's a problem, but it's still a problem if this thinner plastic bottle ends up in the sea.
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