Personal Care
Disposable Razor
Single razor
19
g
Total plastic weight
Bonded plastic + steel makes recycling impossible. Average user discards ~30 per year.
0%
Recycle probability
1000
Years to decompose
Material breakdown
2 components- ABS handle14g
- Steel blade + holder5g
Production footprint
Per unit57L
Water to produce
0.23kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Molded Pulp Blister and Backing100% plastic-free, FSC certified compostable cardboard packaging.0gplastic
- Double-Edged Safety Razor SystemPermanent metal handle, plastic-free paper blade tucks.0.5gplastic
- Recycled PET Minimalist Blister78% reduction using ultra-thin recycled thermoformed shells.4.2gplastic
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