Kitchenware

Cast Iron Skillet

Pre-seasoned 12-inch cast iron skillet, made in USA

Expected Lifetime: 100 years

Lifetime Value Analysis

Purchase Price

$50.00

Lifetime Uses

15,600

156 uses/year × 100 years

Cost Per Use

$0.32¢

$50.00 ÷ 15,600 uses

Cost Per Year

$0.50

$50.00 ÷ 100 years

Cost Breakdown Estimate

Estimated distribution of the $50.00 purchase price across different cost factors:

Raw Materials

35% · $17.50

Manufacturing

25% · $12.50

Labor

18% · $9.00

Transportation

5% · $2.50

Marketing

5% · $2.50

Retail

8% · $4.00

Profit

4% · $2.00

Note: These are estimated percentages based on industry averages and product-specific research. Actual breakdowns may vary by manufacturer and region.

Lifecycle Negatives

Carbon Footprint 12.4 kg CO₂e

Total greenhouse gas emissions from production to disposal

Water Usage 450 liters

Total water consumed throughout product lifecycle

Waste Generated 0.2 kg

Total waste produced during manufacturing and disposal

Land Use 0.3 m²

Land area required for raw materials and production

Pollution Score

Lower is better (inverted) 5/10

Lifecycle Positives

Living Wages Paid Yes

Environmental Improvements

Lasts generations
No non-stick coatings
Recyclable

Recyclability metal

Nominal Recyclability 100%

Effective Recyclability 100%

Cast iron is infinitely recyclable. Can be melted and reformed without quality degradation. Energy-intensive to recycle but maintains full material value.

Repairability

Ease of repair 9/10

Health Impacts

Overall Health Safety Score

10 = Safest 8/10

Health Concerns

Requires proper seasoning maintenance

Health Benefits

Adds dietary iron
No PFAS
No plastic components

Use & Quality

Durability 10/10

Functionality 9/10

User Satisfaction 9/10