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Swim Goggles

Polycarbonate goggles in PET blister

58
g
Total plastic weight

Sports goggles are sold inside blisters as large as the product itself.

1%
Recycle probability
500
Years to decompose
Swim Goggles

Material breakdown

4 components
  • PC lenses18g
  • Silicone strap10g
  • TPE seal6g
  • PET blister24g
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Production footprint

Per unit
174L
Water to produce
0.7kWh
Electricity to produce

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

Lower-impact alternatives

  • Tin-cased goggles
    Reusable steel tin replaces the blister.
    24g
    plastic
  • Cardboard hangtag packaging
    Goggles secured to card, no blister.
    4g
    plastic
  • Repairable modular goggles
    Replace strap/seal instead of whole unit.
    30g
    plastic
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