Hardware
Expanding Foam Can
750ml steel can with PU foam
95
g
Total plastic weight
Expanding-foam canisters mix steel + plastic + chemical residue, landfill-only.
1%
Recycle probability
450
Years to decompose
Material breakdown
3 components- Steel can60g
- PE straw applicator10g
- PU foam residue25g
Production footprint
Per unit285L
Water to produce
1.15kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Bulk foam refill via pro applicatorTrade-grade refillable foam gun.30gplastic
- Wool insulation stripRenewable sheep wool, no can.0gplastic
- Cork strip insulationRenewable cork, paper packaged.0gplastic
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