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SanDisk Cruzer Glide 64GB USB

Retail hanging card

24
g
Total plastic weight

The plastic 'blister' shell is often 10 times the weight of the actual flash drive inside.

60%
Recycle probability
450
Years to decompose
SanDisk Cruzer Glide 64GB USB

Material breakdown

2 components
  • PET blister18g
  • ABS slider6g
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Production footprint

Per unit
72L
Water to produce
0.29kWh
Electricity to produce

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

Lower-impact alternatives

  • Bulk pack USBs
    Reduces individual packaging per unit.
    5g
    plastic
  • Online-only cardboard pack
    Frustration-free packaging with zero plastic.
    2g
    plastic
  • Metal-cased USB
    Uses an aluminum shell which is more durable and recyclable.
    8g
    plastic
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