Older milk cartons were not made of biodegradable materials. The newest milk cartons that are produced are made of biodegradable materials.
No, waxed milk cartons cannot be recycled because the wax coating makes them difficult to process in recycling facilities.
Waxed paper cartons.
One reason for using cardboard for milk is to keep light away from the milk. Light can cause the milk to spoil faster.
There is no specific collective noun for cartons of milk, in which case, a noun suitable for the context of the sentence is used, for example a shelf of cartons of milk, a row of cartons of milk, etc.
Milk cartons are typically made from a combination of paper, plastic, and sometimes aluminum, which makes them not fully biodegradable. While the paper component can break down over time, the plastic lining prevents complete decomposition and can contribute to environmental pollution. Some recycling facilities can process them, but they are not compostable in the traditional sense. Therefore, it's best to check local recycling guidelines to ensure proper disposal.
milk cartons can be put into paper or plastic. Either one is fine.
A pulpy slurry of old waste paper and cardboard.
Milk stays fresh longer in cartons, over see-through containers which means it tastes better, for longer... Cartons are also more eco-friendly as opposed to plastic jugs. The down side is cartons are more expensive.
yes
they put it into cartons at the store!
Around 48 billion milk cartons are sold each year in the United States.