Health
Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray
15ml PP Sprayer
16
g
Total plastic weight
The nasal pump mechanism contains tiny springs and high-density components that are hard to separate.
10%
Recycle probability
450
Years to decompose
Material breakdown
2 components- HDPE Bottle10g
- Mixed Plastic Pump6g
Production footprint
Per unit48L
Water to produce
0.2kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Glass Bottle Sinus RinseGlass jar for saline mixing.5gplastic
- Ceramic Neti PotTraditional plastic-free sinus cleaning.0gplastic
- Steel Pump SprayerReusable medical-grade metal sprayer.2gplastic
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