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Earbuds Charging Case

PC case in foam-lined box

Total plastic weight

Earbuds and their cases are repairability nightmares with batteries glued in.

Recycle probability

500

Years to decompose

Material breakdown

4 components

Per unit

195L

Water to produce

0.79kWh

Electricity to produce

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

Repairable earbuds with paper packaging
User-replaceable battery, card box.
10g
plastic
Wired in-ear headphones
No battery, no charger, no glue.
6g
plastic
Refurbished case from manufacturer
Same case, second life.
30g
plastic

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