Boxed Water vs Canned Water
Boxed water cartons still contain plastic and are hard to recycle; aluminum cans are infinitely recyclable and plastic-free. Both beat plastic bottles, but they aren't equal.
The real difference
- Boxed water — carton is a plastic-lined, multi-layer material that few facilities recycle.
- Canned water (NEA) — pure aluminum, recycled endlessly, no plastic lining issues.
Why cans win for sustainability
Aluminum has one of the highest recycling rates of any packaging and returns to shelf in ~60 days. See plastic-free water →
Choose canned water — still or sparkling.
