Snacks
Skittles Fruits Share Size
191g plastic bag
8
g
Total plastic weight
Soft plastic film from candy bags is a major pollutant in marine environments due to its lightweight buoyancy.
0%
Recycle probability
90
Years to decompose
Material breakdown
2 components- LDPE film6g
- Polypropylene liner2g
Production footprint
Per unit24L
Water to produce
0.1kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Skittles in cardboard boxFully recyclable paperboard packaging.0gplastic
- Bulk bin candiesPurchase in reusable produce bags.0gplastic
- Glass jar store candyRefillable jar eliminates waste.0gplastic
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