Skincare
Nail Polish
15ml glass + cap
11
g
Total plastic weight
Classified as hazardous waste because of solvent residue, the entire bottle, glass and all, is incinerated.
3%
Recycle probability
450
Years to decompose
Material breakdown
2 components- PP cap9g
- Plastic brush stem2g
Production footprint
Per unit33L
Water to produce
0.14kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Bamboo-capped bottle with natural filament brushBamboo overshell replaces bulk of PP plastic cap.0.5gplastic
- Biodegradable wood cellulose cap and stemSustainably harvested wood components replace all structural plastic.0gplastic
- Aluminum refill system with reusable applicator capOnly the refill seal uses minimal plastic liners.2.2gplastic
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