Sustainable Packaging Cost Calculator

Cost comparison: plastic vs paper vs compostable.

Units per year

Plastic cost/unit ($)

Paper cost/unit ($)

Compostable cost/unit ($)

Package weight (g)

Current recycling rate %

Tab to move between fields

Plastic annual cost ($)

$3,500

Paper annual cost ($)

$5,500

Compostable annual cost ($)

$8,500

Paper premium vs plastic %57.1

Compostable premium %142.9

CO2 saved (paper, kg)850

CO2 saved (compostable, kg)600

Landfill diverted (paper, kg)200

Landfill diverted (compostable, kg)300

Cost per kg CO2 saved ($)$2.35

How to Use This Calculator

Enter current packaging material type and weight (g), then select the sustainable alternative.
Enter volume per year (units) and unit material cost for both options.
Read cost premium (% and $/unit) for switching to the sustainable alternative.
Review carbon footprint reduction (kg CO2e/year) alongside cost difference.
Use total cost of ownership comparison including potential brand value and regulatory compliance savings.

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