Sustainability Rating System (0–5 Trees)

🌳 Trees

Sustainability Description

Materials

0 Trees                 Packaging is non-recyclable, non-reusable,  

                                and harmful to the environment. Plastic #3 

                                (PVC), Plastic #6 (PS), Plastic #7 (mixed), multi-

                                layered plastic films, styrofoam, black plastic.

1 Tree     Basic recyclability, but still harmful or single-use. 

                                Plastic #1(PET), Plastic #2 (HDPE), Plastic #5 

                               (PP). Common in water bottles, detergent bottles, 

                                and yogurt cups.

2 Trees                 Some eco-friendliness: recyclable and minimal  

                                plastic use, but not reusable. Paper/cardboard 

                                with plastic lining, limited #1/#2 plastic, basic glass

                                or metal without reuse plans.

3 Trees                 Mostly recyclable, better material mix, or some  

                                reusability. Paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, 

                                minimal plastic, reused packaging.

4 Trees                 Recyclable and reusable, designed with 

                                sustainability in mind. Compostable packaging, 

                                reusable containers, plastic-free paper wraps, and

                                packaging designed for multiple use cycles.

5 Trees                 Fully circular: closed-loop, reusable, compostable,                                 or zero-waste. Packaging that is 100% reusable, 

                                compostable, biodegradable, or part of a 

                                return/refill ecosystem (e.g., Loop, TerraCycle).

♻️ Plastic Material Reference

Plastic #

Name

Sustainability Rating

#1 (PET)             Polyethylene Terephthalate

                           🌳 1 Tree (recyclable but single-use)

#2 (HDPE)          High-Density Polyethylene 🌳 1 Tree 

                           (recyclable but still plastic)

#3 (PVC)            Polyvinyl Chloride🌳 0 Trees (toxic, non-

                           recyclable)

#4 (LDPE)          Low-Density Polyethylene🌳 1–2 Trees   

                           (rarely recyclable)       

#5 (PP)           Polypropylene🌳 1 Tree (somewhat  

                           recyclable)

#6 (PS)               Polystyrene / Styrofoam

                          🌳 0 Trees (non-recyclable, breaks into 

                           microplastics)

#7 (Other)          Mixed plastics

                          🌳 0 Trees (not sortable or recyclable)

Why is this important?

It is crucial because climate change is a widening issue that needs to be addressed. Our mission cultivates environmental awareness and responsibility. We can take a step toward a healthier planet by adopting sustainable packaging.