Biodegradable tube with restrictor portion

A biodegradable container for a semi-solid composition, comprising:

• a tube portion comprising a first paper that defines first, second, and third plies forming an open end and a closed end, and a lumen containing the semi-solid composition, wherein the tube portion further comprises a continuous, biodegradable coating that is disposed between the first and second plies, and between the second and third plies, and wherein the coating functions as a permeation barrier to the semi-solid composition;
• a restrictor portion sized and dimensioned to couple with the open end of the tube portion;
• an end closure member sized and dimensioned to mate with the restrictor portion;
• and
• wherein the tube portion, restrictor portion, and end closure member are made solely of one or more biodegradable materials.