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Better alternatives to Plastic Adhesive Tape

Standard packing and scotch tapes are made of plastic film that renders cardboard boxes unrecyclable. Paper-based tapes adhere well and can be recycled with the box.

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AlternativeEco ScoreWhy it's betterLink
Water-Activated Paper Tape9.4/10Strong bond, fully recyclable with boxes.View
Washi Tape8.8/10Made from rice paper, biodegradable, decorative.View
Cellulose Tape8.2/10Compostable film, looks like clear tape.View

Recommended swaps

Water-Activated Paper Tape

Eco Score: 9.4/10
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Strong bond, fully recyclable with boxes.

Washi Tape

Eco Score: 8.8/10
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Made from rice paper, biodegradable, decorative.

Cellulose Tape

Eco Score: 8.2/10
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Compostable film, looks like clear tape.

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