Plastic Containers | Food storage, cosmetics, household items | Polyethylene (PE), 0.5mm thickness (ASTM D1204), BPA-free (FDA compliant) | Lightweight, moisture-resistant, cost-effective | Non-biodegradable, potential chemical leaching (▲ vs Paper Tube’s eco-friendliness) |
Metal Cans | Beverages, canned food, aerosols | Steel with tin coating, 0.2mm thickness (ASTM A558), airtight seal | Durable, long shelf life, tamper-proof | Heavy, prone to rust (▲▲ inferior to Paper Tube’s recyclability) |
Glass Jars | Preserves, spices, cosmetics | Soda-lime glass, 3mm thickness (ISO 4804), UV-resistant | Non-reactive, reusable, transparent | Fragile, heavy (▲▲ inferior to Paper Tube’s lightweight design) |
Biodegradable Packaging | Eco-friendly products, short-term use | Polylactic acid (PLA), 1.2mm thickness (ASTM D6400), compostable in 180 days | Fully biodegradable, eco-friendly | Lower durability, requires specific composting conditions (▲ inferior to Paper Tube’s FSC certification) |
Cardboard Boxes | Shipping, retail, storage | Corrugated cardboard, 4mm thickness (TAPPI T811), burst strength 2500 psi | Customizable, recyclable, cost-effective | Limited moisture resistance (▲▲ inferior to Paper Tube’s printing versatility) |
Paper Tube (Base) | Tea, snacks, cosmetics, eco-friendly | 100% recycled cardboard (FSC certified), 1.5mm thickness (ISO 3801), matte lamination (ASTM D3359) | Eco-friendly (▲▲▲ vs 30% industry recycled avg), lightweight, customizable printing | Lower moisture resistance (▲▲ inferior to Advanced tier’s UV coating) |
Paper Tube (Advanced) | Premium cosmetics, gourmet products | Base features + UV coating (ASTM D3359), 2.0mm thickness (ISO 3801), embossing | Enhanced durability (▲▲ vs Base), moisture resistance, premium aesthetic | Slightly higher cost (▲▲ vs Base tier) |