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Electric Toothbrush Replacement Head

2-pack blister

45
g
Total plastic weight

Tiny multi-polymer components and embedded metal staples prevent these from being recycled in standard curbside bins.

5%
Recycle probability
500
Years to decompose
Electric Toothbrush Replacement Head

Material breakdown

3 components
  • POM drive shaft15g
  • PP head shell20g
  • Nylon bristles10g
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Production footprint

Per unit
135L
Water to produce
0.55kWh
Electricity to produce

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

Lower-impact alternatives

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  • Terracycle recycling program
    Specialized mail-in program for mechanical toothbrush waste.
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  • Standard manual bamboo brush
    Avoids the technical plastics required for oscillating heads.
    15g
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