Material Safety | School meals, daily use | - Industry: Basic plastic (may contain BPA, ASTM D6475) - Base: BPA-free, FDA compliant ▲ - Advanced: Recyclable + BPA-free (ASTM D7863) ▲▲ | - Base: Safer for children’s health - Advanced: Environmentally sustainable | - Industry: Potential health risks from BPA - Advanced: Slightly higher cost |
Compartment Design | Meal organization, portioning | - Industry: 1-2 compartments (ISO 22004) - Base: 3 leak-proof compartments ▲ - Advanced: 3+ adjustable compartments ▲▲ | - Base: Separates food types (e.g., rice, veggies) - Advanced: Customizable portions | - Industry: Limited meal variety - Advanced: Requires assembly for adjustments |
Leak Resistance | Active kids, transport | - Industry: Basic seals (ASTM D3475) - Base: Leak-proof up to 3m drop (ISO 22004) ▲ - Advanced: Military-grade seals (MIL-STD-810G) ▲▲ | - Base: Prevents spills during transport - Advanced: Survives rough handling | - Industry: Spills likely during movement - Base: Less durable than Advanced |
Thermal Insulation | Hot/cold food preservation | - Industry: No insulation - Base: 4-hour insulation (ASTM D3101) ▲ - Advanced: 8-hour insulation ▲▲ | - Base: Keeps lunch warm/cold at school - Advanced: Maintains temperature longer | - Industry: Food temperature changes quickly - Base: Limited to 4 hours |
Eco-Friendly Features | Environmentally conscious use | - Industry: Non-recyclable plastic - Base: BPA-free, recyclable ▲ - Advanced: Biodegradable lining (ASTM D6400) ▲▲ | - Base: Reduces plastic waste - Advanced: Fully compostable components | - Industry: Contributes to landfill waste - Advanced: Requires specialized disposal |
Durability & Longevity | Daily use by children | - Industry: Standard plastic (1-year lifespan) - Base: Impact-resistant (ASTM D3420) ▲ - Advanced: Military-grade durability (MIL-STD-810G) ▲▲ | - Base: Resists drops and scratches - Advanced: Survives heavy use | - Industry: Breaks easily - Advanced: Heavier than Base |