Is that glass bottle of orange juice better for the planet than a plastic container?
Which packaging type for a 12-ounce, single-serve container of orange juice would you choose as the most sustainable option:
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Which packaging type for a 12-ounce, single-serve container of orange juice would you choose as the most sustainable option:
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Other
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Evolution
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Environment
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Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
Jun 5, 2024
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Earth Sciences
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