Sports
Plastic Jump Rope
PVC rope with PP handles
95
g
Total plastic weight
PVC cords and plastic handles together rule out curbside recycling.
2%
Recycle probability
500
Years to decompose

Material breakdown
3 components- PVC cord70g
- PP handles22g
- Steel bearings3g
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
- Leather jump rope with wood handlesRenewable leather and hardwood.20gplastic
- Steel cable with aluminum handlesLong-life metal speed rope.30gplastic
- Hemp rope without handlesPlain natural fibre rope, fully compostable.0gplastic
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