See how much your organisation can save by switching to compostable PPE. Based on real HSE hospital waste data and current disposal costs.
Every number in this calculator is sourced from EU regulation, peer-reviewed research, and Irish public health data. No guesswork.
EU Plastic Packaging Levy
€0.80/kg
The EU charges member states €800 per tonne of non-recycled plastic packaging waste. Under PPWR, this cost is being passed through to producers as a direct corporate obligation.
European Commission ↗
EU Emissions Trading System
€65/tonne CO₂
The EU ETS carbon price sets the cost of emitting CO₂. Companies pay for every tonne of carbon their operations produce.
Trading Economics ↗
Plastic Lifecycle Emissions
2.9 kg CO₂/kg
Peer-reviewed lifecycle analysis shows LDPE plastic produces 2.9 kg of CO₂ per kilogram — from oil extraction through to disposal.
Benavides et al. — Journal of Cleaner Production ↗
Bioplastic Lifecycle Emissions
1.7 kg CO₂/kg
PLA compostable bioplastics produce 41% less CO₂ than conventional LDPE across their full lifecycle, verified by independent LCA.
PMC — Lifecycle Assessment for PLA ↗
HSE Hospital Waste Data
7.7 kg/bed/day
Irish acute hospitals generate 7.7 kg of waste per occupied bed per day. PPE represents a significant and growing share of this waste stream.
HSE Green Healthcare Programme ↗
CSRD Compliance Mandate
2025 Deadline
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive requires large companies to report on environmental impact — including waste and emissions data.
EU CSRD Directive ↗