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Clumping Cat Litter Jug

6kg HDPE jug

185
g
Total plastic weight

Bulk clay litter jugs are among the heaviest single-use plastics under a pet owner's sink.

8%
Recycle probability
500
Years to decompose
Clumping Cat Litter Jug

Material breakdown

3 components
  • HDPE jug165g
  • PP handle/cap18g
  • Label2g
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Production footprint

Per unit
555L
Water to produce
2.23kWh
Electricity to produce

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

Lower-impact alternatives

  • Compostable wood-pellet litter in paper sack
    Biodegradable pellets in a recyclable paper sack.
    0g
    plastic
  • Refillable litter dispenser station
    Bulk refill cuts ~95% of jug plastic.
    4g
    plastic
  • 30% PCR HDPE jug
    Same format with recycled-content body.
    185g
    plastic
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