Paper or Plastic CD Cases?

When purchasing CD storage cases, people tend to be confused about choosing either paper or plastic jewel cases. Both cases are good in their own way. That’s the reason why choosing becomes quite challenging.

The top option these days is the CD jewel. It is made out of plastic, and it is commonly used for easier piling as well as storing. This case also has the capacity to hold one to four CDs depending on the style of the case you bought. One of the sides has a hinge which makes it easier to open. It comes in different colors, which tend to be more costly than the plain ones.

Paper cases, on the other hand, are simple and biodegradable. As compared to the plastic case, this can be made personally. What you have to do is to obtain the resources that you need as well as the allotted time and effort for it.

Both paper and plastic jewel cases have their own advantages and disadvantages. If you are the type of person who is an environmentalist, plastic cases may be an eye sore to you. The sight of damaged jewel cases might bother you because you don’t have any other choice but to throw them in the garbage. Aside from that, these cases may have cost you a serious deal of money.

While plastic cases are non biodegradable, paper cases are environmental friendly. If the case gets damaged, you won’t have any second thoughts about throwing them into the trash as they will decompose. You can even save more money as well as create a new hobby by creating your own. You can do this by using a type of paper, which is firm enough to prevent folding. It is highly customizable thus giving you the opportunity to make your own design.

Paper cases provide extra fun and excitement. However, it can easily get soaked in water (no matter what type of paper is actually used). The CD can become wet and eventually damaged. This makes plastic cases more beneficial.

This case was designed to prevent water from seeping through. They also come in different colors, which allow you to choose the case that fits your taste. Then again, if it breaks, it adds up to the pile of CD cases in the land fill.

Choosing either paper or plastic jewel cases for your CDs or DVDs can be a tough decision. You have to consider all the aspects before you could pick the best choice. Then again, if you weigh all the benefits, you will eventually end up choosing paper cases over plastic ones.