Food Packaging
Chobani Yogurt Cup
150g cup
9
g
Total plastic weight
PP cup is theoretically recyclable but rarely is in practice. Sleeve adds paper to sort.
28%
Recycle probability
450
Years to decompose

Material breakdown
3 components- PP cup6g
- AL foil lid2g
- Cardboard sleeve1g
Production footprint
Per unit27L
Water to produce
0.11kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Fiber-based K3 thermoformed cupUltra-thin plastic liner with structural recycled cardboard outer.4.5gplastic
- Glass jar with steel lidInfinite recyclability and zero plastic migration into food.0gplastic
- Stone paper or PLA compostable cupBio-based materials designed for industrial composting systems.0gplastic
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