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Single-Use Water Bottle

500ml PET bottle

10
g
Total plastic weight

Globally, ~1 million single-use bottles are sold every minute. Even where collected, most are downcycled rather than turned back into bottles.

29%
Recycle probability
450
Years to decompose
Single-Use Water Bottle

Material breakdown

3 components
  • PET bottle8g
  • HDPE cap1.5g
  • Label0.5g
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Production footprint

Per unit
30L
Water to produce
0.13kWh
Electricity to produce

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

Lower-impact alternatives

  • Infinitely Recyclable Aluminum Can
    Plastic-free, high circularity, and light-shielding properties.
    0g
    plastic
  • Paper-based Water Carton
    Uses 80% less plastic than traditional PET bottles.
    1.5g
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  • Stainless Steel Refillable Bottle
    Zero-waste alternative designed for years of daily use.
    0g
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