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Apple EarPods (Wired) Case

Travel storage case

Total plastic weight

Classic Apple packaging included high-quality polycarbonate cases that are rarely used after unboxing.

20%

Recycle probability

450

Years to decompose

Material breakdown

2 components

Per unit

96L

Water to produce

0.39kWh

Electricity to produce

Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.

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