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Better alternatives to Plastic Lip Balm Tubes

Billions of plastic lip balm tubes end up in landfills every year because they are too small to recycle. Paper tubes and metal tins offer the same hydration with zero plastic waste.

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AlternativeEco ScoreWhy it's betterLink
Cardboard Tube Lip Balm9.4/10Fully compostable, push-up design, plastic-free.View
Metal Tin Balm8.8/10Recyclable, durable, classic application.View
Refillable Lip Balm Case9/10Keep the case, just buy refills, luxurious.View

Recommended swaps

Cardboard Tube Lip Balm

Eco Score: 9.4/10
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Fully compostable, push-up design, plastic-free.

Metal Tin Balm

Eco Score: 8.8/10
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Recyclable, durable, classic application.

Refillable Lip Balm Case

Eco Score: 9/10
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Keep the case, just buy refills, luxurious.

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