Health
Tums Antacid Tablets
96 Tablets PP Bottle
38
g
Total plastic weight
Tums uses single-material Polypropylene which is highly recyclable if cleaned.
95%
Recycle probability
450
Years to decompose
Material breakdown
2 components- PP Bottle32g
- PP Flip-top Lid6g
Production footprint
Per unit114L
Water to produce
0.46kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Tums Paper RollWrapped in foil and paper instead of a bottle.2gplastic
- Glass Tablet JarTraditional reusable medical apothecary jar.5gplastic
- Aluminum Travel TinInfinite refills from paper-wrapped stock.0gplastic
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