Cleaning
Dishwasher Pod
Single pod
1
g
Total plastic weight
PVA dissolves but enters waterways as microplastic. Recent studies question its biodegradation claims.
0%
Recycle probability
1
Years to decompose

Material breakdown
1 components- PVA water-soluble film1g
Production footprint
Per unit3L
Water to produce
0.02kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
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