Plastic Footprint Calculator
Weekly Plastic Usage
Formula
Annual Plastic = (Bottles x 12.7g + Bags x 5.5g + Takeout x 25g + Packaging x 15g) x 52 weeks. Waste = Total x (1 - Recycle Rate).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much plastic does the average person use?
The average person uses about 100 kg of plastic per year globally. In the US, this figure is closer to 130 kg. Only about 9% of all plastic ever produced has been recycled.
How long does plastic take to decompose?
Plastic bottles take about 450 years to decompose, plastic bags take 10-20 years, and some plastics can take up to 1000 years. During decomposition, they break into microplastics.
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