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Fabric Softener

1L HDPE jug

96
g
Total plastic weight

Heavy bulk packaging dominates laundry-room footprint.

26%
Recycle probability
500
Years to decompose
Fabric Softener

Material breakdown

2 components
  • HDPE jug88g
  • PP cap8g
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Production footprint

Per unit
288L
Water to produce
1.16kWh
Electricity to produce

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

Lower-impact alternatives

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    0g
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    Reusable wool balls replace liquid softener entirely.
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