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Belkin BoostCharge USB-C Cable

1m cable packaging

Total plastic weight

Charging cables themselves are often sheathed in PVC, a difficult-to-recycle plastic.

15%

Recycle probability

400

Years to decompose

Material breakdown

2 components

Per unit

144L

Water to produce

0.58kWh

Electricity to produce

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

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