Office
Plastic Expanding File
13-pocket organizer
280
g
Total plastic weight
The fusion of multiple plastic types and elastic cords makes these hard to recycle as a single unit.
30%
Recycle probability
450
Years to decompose

Material breakdown
2 components- PP outer shell180g
- LDPE dividers100g
Production footprint
Per unit840L
Water to produce
3.37kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Cardboard expanding fileDurable paperboard construction that is fully recyclable.0gplastic
- Fabric organizerCan be washed and used for many more years than plastic.15gplastic
- Steel filing cabinetPermanent metal solution for organizing high volumes of paper.0gplastic
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