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Organic Cotton T-Shirt
Fair-trade certified organic cotton t-shirt with natural dyes
Expected Lifetime:
3 years
Lifetime Value Analysis
Purchase Price
$30.00
Lifetime Uses
156
52 uses/year × 3 years
Cost Per Use
19.2¢
$30.00 ÷ 156 uses
Cost Per Year
$10.00
$30.00 ÷ 3 years
Cost Breakdown Estimate
Estimated distribution of the $30.00 purchase price across different cost factors:
Raw Materials
20% · $6.00
Manufacturing
12% · $3.60
Labor
30% · $9.00
Transportation
8% · $2.40
Marketing
10% · $3.00
Retail
15% · $4.50
Profit
5% · $1.50
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 6.2 kg CO₂e
Total greenhouse gas emissions from production to disposal
Water Usage 2700 liters
Total water consumed throughout product lifecycle
Waste Generated 0.8 kg
Total waste produced during manufacturing and disposal
Land Use 8.5 m²
Land area required for raw materials and production
Pollution Score
Lower is better (inverted) 7/10
Lifecycle Positives
Living Wages Paid Yes
Environmental Improvements
- No pesticides
- Natural dyes
- Compostable at end of life
Recyclability natural
Nominal Recyclability 75%
Downcycling Penalty -10%
Effective Recyclability 67.5%
Cotton can be recycled but fiber length shortens each cycle. Pure cotton without synthetic blends composts well. Small penalty for fiber degradation.
Repairability
Ease of repair 8/10
Health Impacts
Overall Health Safety Score
10 = Safest 9/10
Health Benefits
- No harmful chemicals
- Hypoallergenic
- Breathable
Use & Quality
Durability 7/10
Functionality 8/10
User Satisfaction 8/10