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| Single-use plastic | Polycarbonate (hard plastic) |
Aluminum | Stainless steel |
| Pros | Pros | Pros | Pros |
| Convenient | Reduces waste | Reduces waste | Reduces waste |
| Saves money | Saves money | Saves money | |
| 100% recyclable | 100% recyclable | ||
| Durable | Most durable | ||
| Lightweight | BPA free | ||
| Dishwasher safe | |||
| Cons | Cons | Cons | Cons |
| Nearly 80% don't get recycled | Non-recyclable | Not dishwasher safe | Most expensive |
| May leach BPA | May leach BPA | ||
| Made of petroleum | Made of petroleum | ||
| Not safe to reuse | May not be dishwasher safe |