A disposable (also called 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 filters) to distinguish from similar products that last indefinitely (ex. washable air filters).
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Disposables are most often made from paper, plastic, cotton, or polystyrene foam.
The use of disposable products had led to a marked increase in trash. Overconsumption, Movements such as Landfill diversion exist which seek to combat disposable item overuse, and the resulting trash.