Health
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
198g PE Tube
26
g
Total plastic weight
Squeeze tubes are difficult to empty completely, leading to contamination and rejection at recycling plants.
30%
Recycle probability
450
Years to decompose
Material breakdown
2 components- LDPE Tube20g
- PP Cap6g
Production footprint
Per unit78L
Water to produce
0.32kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Aluminum Healing TubeMetal tubes can be squeezed dry and recycled.2gplastic
- Glass Jar BalmOintment in a reusable glass container.5gplastic
- Refillable TinMetal tins for thick ointments.0gplastic
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