LessWaste, The Evidence-Based Consumer Waste Archive
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608
Products audited
38g
Heaviest bottle
200y
Avg. decomposition
100%
Cited sources
Microplastics & human health
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Haute Cosmétique
The heaviest in the archive
3100g
Plastic
Rimowa Essential Cabin Suitcase
Travel
28.1 L · 9.305 kWh to produce
Greener Choice
2940g
Plastic
Disposable Diapers Pack
Baby Care
26.66 L · 8.825 kWh to produce
Mixed MaterialsHigh virgin content
2200g
Plastic
Garden Hose
Garden
20 L · 6.605 kWh to produce
High virgin content
1800g
Plastic
Replacement Dog Crate Tray
Pet Care
16.4 L · 5.405 kWh to produce
1500g
Plastic
PVC Yoga Mat
Sports
13.7 L · 4.505 kWh to produce
High virgin content
1200g
Plastic
Glad ForceFlex Trash Bags
Kitchen
11 L · 3.605 kWh to produce
High virgin content
1200g
Plastic
Thermal Laminating Pouches
Office
11 L · 3.605 kWh to produce
Mixed Materials
1170g
Plastic
Polyester-Blend Bedding Set
Fast Fashion
700 L · 15 kWh to produce
Mixed MaterialsHigh virgin content