Plastic Waste Calculator

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Your Plastic Footprint

Your estimated plastic footprint is 0 kg / year.

The gobal average is ~50 kg / year.

The USA average is ~84 kg / year.

The Eurpean average is ~30 kg / year.

Tip

What is the most impactful change of habit to lower your plastic waste footprint?

Most of your plastic waste originates from unknown sources.

Many beverages can be purchased in glass bottles. Consider to bring reusable bottles for water and hot beverages when you are out and about.

Bring reusable fabric totes for shopping and refuse plastic bags when offered.

Consider to buy more unpackaged food at local markets.

Some places offer dairy in glass containers. You could even explore recipes to make your own yogurt.

Cut down on take-out packaging by preparing more meals at home.

Bring your own tumbler when ordering hot beverages to go.

Try to purchase more products in shops rather than online.

Explore refill stations in your neighborhood to cut down on bottles from detergents and cleaning products.

Explore refill stations in your neighborhood to cut down on plastic waste from cosmetics.

Seriously? How often do you brush your teeth? Anyway, Did you know there are toothbrushes made from wood?

Seriously? How much toothpaste do you use? Did you know there are plastic-free alternatives available?