dcwcreations / Shutterstock.com Juice Boxes Landfill dcwcreations / Shutterstock.com Put in Landfill Juice boxes are lined with plastic, which is difficult to separate from the paper. The small amount of paper used to make the boxes is not worth recovering through recycling. Put Straws in Trash Juice box straws cannot be recycled because they would fall through the recycling equipment. Make sure to also throw straws in the trash. Ways to Reduce Buy in Bulk Buying individually sized juice boxes creates more waste than purchasing juice in bulk. Consider purchasing a reusable drink container that still feels like a traditional juice box. Did You Know? Sorting Out Juice Cartons Carton Recycling Demonstration