Drinkware

Stainless Steel Water Bottle

Double-walled insulated bottle that keeps drinks cold for 24h or hot for 12h

Expected Lifetime: 10 years

Lifetime Value Analysis

Purchase Price

$35.00

Lifetime Uses

3,650

365 uses/year × 10 years

Cost Per Use

$0.96¢

$35.00 ÷ 3,650 uses

Cost Per Year

$3.50

$35.00 ÷ 10 years

Cost Breakdown Estimate

Estimated distribution of the $35.00 purchase price across different cost factors:

Raw Materials

30% · $10.50

Manufacturing

20% · $7.00

Labor

15% · $5.25

Transportation

8% · $2.80

Marketing

12% · $4.20

Retail

10% · $3.50

Profit

5% · $1.75

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 8.5 kg CO₂e

Total greenhouse gas emissions from production to disposal

Water Usage 280 liters

Total water consumed throughout product lifecycle

Waste Generated 0.45 kg

Total waste produced during manufacturing and disposal

Land Use 0.15 m²

Land area required for raw materials and production

Pollution Score

Lower is better (inverted) 6/10

Lifecycle Positives

Living Wages Paid Yes

Environmental Improvements

Replaces 167 plastic bottles/year
Infinitely recyclable material

Recyclability metal

Nominal Recyclability 100%

Effective Recyclability 100%

Stainless steel is infinitely recyclable without quality loss. One of the best materials for true circular economy.

Repairability

Ease of repair 3/10

Health Impacts

Overall Health Safety Score

10 = Safest 10/10

Health Benefits

No chemical leaching
No microplastics
Food-grade steel

Use & Quality

Durability 9/10

Functionality 9/10

User Satisfaction 9/10