Garden
Fiskars PowerGear bypass loppers
80cm gardening tool
420
g
Total plastic weight
Complex composite materials are fused together, making mechanical recycling nearly impossible after the tool breaks.
5%
Recycle probability
550
Years to decompose
Material breakdown
2 components- FiberComp Nylon Handles380g
- SoftGrip TPE Overmold40g
Production footprint
Per unit1260L
Water to produce
5.05kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Wooden Handle LoppersUses ash wood for handles with minimal plastic spacers.30gplastic
- Forged Steel One-Piece LoppersLifetime tool with zero plastic components.0gplastic
- Repairable Aluminum LoppersNylon parts are modular and replaceable.15gplastic
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