Reduce Your Plastic Calculator
Set plastic reduction goals and see your environmental impact over time
🌍 Plastic Categories
Food & Kitchen 🍴
PET Bottles
Plastic bottles for beverages, condiments, milk, etc.
Plastic Bags
Single-use shopping bags and produce bags
Yogurt Containers
Plastic containers for yogurt and dairy products
Food Wrappers
Plastic wrapping for snacks, bread, and prepared foods
Takeout Containers
Disposable containers for restaurant food
⏱️ Lifetime Impact Settings
Average human lifespan: 75-80 years
📊 Your Plastic Footprint
Annual Impact
Lifetime Impact (75 years)
🌊 Plastic Facts
🏥 Health Impact
🚀 Quick Start
Understanding Plastic Impact
The Plastic Crisis
In less than 100 years, humanity has created 10 billion metric tons of plastic - equivalent to 55,300 blue whales. This "Plasticene" era has left 150 million tonnes in our oceans and 6.5 billion metric tons in landfills.
Why Individual Action Matters
While systemic change is crucial, individual choices create collective impact. By reducing personal plastic use, we send powerful market signals and inspire others to change their behavior, creating ripple effects throughout society.
Beyond Recycling
Many people suffer from "recycling bias" - overestimating recycling's impact while undervaluing source reduction. The truth is: reducing consumption is far more effective than recycling.
Types of Plastic
Most plastics (99%) are fossil-based and non-biodegradable. Even "biodegradable" plastics often fail to decompose in real-world conditions. The solution is choosing reusable alternatives whenever possible.