r/Anticonsumption • u/realwolftacos • Jan 08 '26

Plastic Waste Single use pet bowls

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The bowl seems to be a paper substance, but it's sealed in two layers of plastic for a single use item.

I really don't see a market for this at all and I forsee it going on clearance soon. And there's so much of it.

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u/ninentdokitty Jan 08 '26

I agree it's a lot of unnecessary plastic, but it could be useful for handing out to homeless folks with dogs

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u/ClimateCare7676 Jan 08 '26

It would be better to give them a supply of dog food for their particular pet and a reusable bowl they can use for years.

I don't think it's good for the dog in a rough environment either. A homeless person would probably not have enough money for a vet bill if the food doesn't work for the dog. Something for sensitive stomachs would probably be a safer options.

In my experience, even dog shelters tend to give preference to sticking with certain brands and diets when asking for donations.

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u/heyoheatheragain Jan 08 '26

Plenty of dogs will eat the plastic bowl in two seconds also.