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Surgical Face Mask

Single mask

4
g
Total plastic weight

Polypropylene non-woven mask. Pandemic surge produced billions per month, most landfilled.

0%
Recycle probability
450
Years to decompose
Surgical Face Mask

Material breakdown

1 components
  • PP fabric + ear loops4g
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Production footprint

Per unit
12L
Water to produce
0.05kWh
Electricity to produce

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

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