Kitchen
Brita Water Filter Cartridge
1 Filter Unit
85
g
Total plastic weight
The internal carbon and resin media are trapped within the plastic housing, requiring specialized recycling.
20%
Recycle probability
450
Years to decompose
Material breakdown
2 components- PP Housing80g
- Nylon Mesh5g
Production footprint
Per unit255L
Water to produce
1.02kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Plastic-Free Carbon StickBinchotan charcoal used directly in water.0gplastic
- Ceramic Gravity FilterDurable ceramic with minimal plastic gaskets.5gplastic
- Reverse Osmosis Steel TankLong-term under-sink metal system.0gplastic
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