Health
Ear Plug Pack
20 PU foam plugs in PET blister
18
g
Total plastic weight
Disposable foam plugs ship in plastic-on-plastic packaging.
0%
Recycle probability
500
Years to decompose
Material breakdown
3 components- PU foam plugs6g
- PET blister10g
- Cardboard backing2g
Production footprint
Per unit54L
Water to produce
0.22kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Silicone reusable plugs in tinSteel tin, plugs reused for years.24gplastic
- Wax-and-cotton plugsNatural wax, compostable.0gplastic
- Electronic noise-cancelling earbudsMulti-year tool, recyclable.60gplastic
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