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Trident Sugar-Free Gum

14-piece blister pack

7
g
Total plastic weight

PVC blisters are barely recyclable, and the gum itself is a synthetic plastic that never biodegrades.

1%
Recycle probability
500
Years to decompose
Trident Sugar-Free Gum

Material breakdown

3 components
  • PVC blister4.5g
  • Aluminium-PE backing1.5g
  • Gum base (synthetic polymer)1g
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Production footprint

Per unit
21L
Water to produce
0.09kWh
Electricity to produce

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

Lower-impact alternatives

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    Natural tree-sap gum in a recyclable cardboard box.
    0g
    plastic
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    Refillable glass jar replaces blister entirely.
    0g
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  • Compostable pouch gum
    Plant-based gum in home-compostable wrapper.
    1.5g
    plastic
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