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A disposable (also called disposable product) is a product designed for cheapness and short-term convenience rather than medium to long-term durability, with most products only intended for single use. The term is also sometimes used for products that may last several months (ex. disposable air filters) to distinguish from similar products that last indefinitely (ex. washable air filters).
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Materials and costs
Disposables are most often made from paper, plastic, cotton, or polystyrene foam.
Examples of disposables
Kitchen & dining products
- Disposable dishware / drinkware (ex. plates, bowls, cups)
- Plastic cutlery (ex. spoons, knives, forks, sporks)
- Disposable table cloth
- Cans, bottles, jars, cartons, wrappers and other food packaging are largely recyclable, and some are even compostable
- Inexpensive tupperware products are recyclable
- Cupcake wrappers, coffee filters are compostable
Medical & hygiene products
- Toilet paper
- Condoms and other contraception products
- Disposable enemas and similar products
- Cotton swabs and pads
- Medical and cleaning gloves
- Baby and adult diapers, and training pants
- Shaving razors, waxing kits, combs, and other hair control products
- Toothbrushes, dental floss, and other oral care products
- Hospital aprons
- Disposable panties in postpartum
Electronics
- Non-rechargeable batteries are considered hazardous waste and should only be disposed of as such.
- Disposable ink cartridge
Defense and law enforcement
- Ammunition shell casings are recyclable
- PlastiCuffs
Other consumer products
- Paper shopping bags can be reused and are recyclable
- Plastic shopping bags can be reused and are also recyclable at many grocery stores
- Vacuum cleaner bags, water, air, coolant, and other filters
- Paper currency (worn out banknotes are removed from circulation by the Federal Reserve)
- Ballpoint pens, erasers, and other writing implements
- Aseptic milk and soy milk containers
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