Skincare
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream
50ml plastic jar
42
g
Total plastic weight
While made from a single polymer type (PP), dark or opaque colors can lower their market value for recyclers.
80%
Recycle probability
300
Years to decompose

Material breakdown
2 components- PP jar30g
- PP lid12g
Production footprint
Per unit126L
Water to produce
0.51kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Kiehl's refill pouchRefills the jar while using significantly less plastic.12gplastic
- Lightweight aluminum jarBetter end-of-life recovery than polypropylene.10gplastic
- Cardboard-tub moisturizerPlastic-free waterless balm stick.5gplastic
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