Hair Care

Essential Shampoo

400ml HDPE bottle

Total plastic weight

The standard high-density polyethylene shampoo bottle persists for over 450 years. Color additives and label adhesives push most into landfill streams.

12%

Recycle probability

450

Years to decompose

Material breakdown

3 components

HDPE bottle32.3g
PP cap4.2g
Mixed adhesive label1.5g

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Production footprint

Per unit

114L

Water to produce

0.46kWh

Electricity to produce

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

Lower-impact alternatives

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Waterless formula, 100% plastic-free compostable packaging.
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Refillable bottle, pouch reduces plastic by 85%.
4.5g
plastic
30% PCR HDPE bottle
Integrates post-consumer recycled content, supports circular economy.
38g
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