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Food & Drink
Food & Drink·JUST Water

Spring Water (16.9 oz, 12-Pack)

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
Paper-based bottle (82% paper, 18% plant-based plastic cap). No BPA. JUST Water is a leader in sustainable water packaging. Significantly less plastic than conventional water bottles.
PFR Recommended

12-pack spring water in paper-based bottles. 82% paper, 18% plant-based plastic cap. No BPA. JUST Water is a leader in sustainable water packaging.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
8
Packaging
8
Transparency
8
Durability
6

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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Plastic food packaging leaches chemicals into food — especially when heated, with fatty foods, or with acidic foods. BPA, phthalates, and other plasticizers migrate from plastic packaging into food.

Why We Recommend This Product

JUST Water's paper-based bottle is 82% paper — significantly less plastic than conventional water bottles. No BPA. A meaningful improvement over single-use plastic water bottles when filtered tap water is not available.

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