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A '''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 filter]]s) to distinguish from similar products that last indefinitely (ex. washable air filters).
==Materials and costs==
Disposable products are most often made from [[paper]], [[plastic]], [[cotton]], or [[polystyrene]] foam.
==Examples of disposable products==
===[[Kitchen]] & dining products===
* Disposable [[dishware]] / [[drinkware]] (ex. [[plates]], [[bowls]], [[Paper cup|cups]])
* Plastic cutlery (ex. [[spoons]], [[knife|knives]], [[fork]]s, [[spork]]s)
* Disposable [[table cloth]]
* [[Tin can|Cans]], [[bottle]]s, [[Mayonnaise jar|jar]]s, [[carton]]s, [[wrapper]]s and other [[food packaging]]
* Inexpensive [[tupperware]] products
* [[Cupcake]] containers, [[coffee filter]]s
===Medical & [[hygiene]] products===
* [[Toilet paper]], [[wet wipe]]s, [[paper towel]]s, and [[handkerchief]]s / [[facial tissue]]s.
* [[Condom]]s and other [[contraception]] products
* Disposable [[enema]]s and similar products
* [[Cotton swab]]s and pads
* [[Medical gloves|Medical]] and [[rubber glove|cleaning]] [[glove]]s
* Baby and adult [[diaper]]s, and [[training pants]]
* [[Shaving]] [[razor]]s, [[waxing]] kits, [[comb]]s, and other hair control products
* [[Toothbrush]]es, [[dental floss]], and other oral care products
* Hospital [[apron]]s
* [[Disposable panties]] in [[postpartum]]
===Electronics===
* [[Disposable camera]]s
* Non-rechargeable [[Battery (electricity)|batteries]].
===Defense and [[police|law enforcement]]===
* [[Ammunition]]
* [[PlastiCuffs]]
===Other consumer products===
* Paper and [[plastic bag]]s (shopping)
* [[Shipping]] [[box]]es and [[pallet]]s
* [[Vacuum cleaner]] bags, [[Filter (water)|water]], [[air filter|air]], [[Filter (oil)|coolant]], and other filters
* Travel [[underwear]], [[socks]], and plane / [[car seat]] pads [http://www.onederwear.com/]
* [[Used_note#Removal%20from%20circulation|Paper currency]] (worn out [[banknotes]] are removed from circulation by the [[Federal Reserve]])
* [[Ballpoint pen]]s, erasers, and other [[writing implement]]s
* Cigarette [[lighters]]
==See also==
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*[[Extended producer responsibility]]
*[[Waste management]]
*[[Société Bic]]
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