Health
Vicks VapoRub
100g PET Jar
22
g
Total plastic weight
The characteristic blue jar helps protect the eucalyptus oils but can be tricky in color-sorted recycling.
70%
Recycle probability
450
Years to decompose
Material breakdown
2 components- PET Jar16g
- PP Lid6g
Production footprint
Per unit66L
Water to produce
0.27kWh
Electricity to produce
Estimated upstream manufacturing footprint per unit, based on resin LCA averages.
Lower-impact alternatives
- Glass VapoRub JarOlder version with metal lid and glass body.5gplastic
- Metal Inhaler TinReusable tin for homemade chest rubs.0gplastic
- Paper Balm StickRub in a compostable cardboard tube.2gplastic
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