The Best Non-Toxic Disposable Food Containers of 2026

The verdict
33 of the 65 disposable food containers PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 50.8% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 32 that pass. The highest graded is Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food at 100 out of 100.
Free to quote with attribution to PFAS Authority and a link to pfasauthority.com/best/disposable-food-containers. Grades are model-based estimates from published materials and disclosures, not lab tests. The rubric.

Every grade below is built from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and brand disclosures, scored on one public rubric and ranked best-graded first. Each score links to the full breakdown of what earned it, and the numbers across the whole dataset are published too.

Narrow it downUncoated Disposable Food Containers

Are disposable food containers non-toxic?

32 of the 65 disposable food containers we graded clear our screen and 33 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on disposable food containers in this category are microplastics, endocrine disruptors, artificial dyes, VOCs and off-gassing, heavy metals. The highest graded here is Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food at 100 out of 100.

Quick picks

Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food

Best overall

Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food

Highest PFAS grade in the category

100 Excellent

Fabri-Kal Kal-Tainer 8 Ounce Squat White Container 10 / CS

No coating to fail

Fabri-Kal Kal-Tainer 8 Ounce Squat White Container 10 / CS

Nothing applied that can break down

70 Good

ECO- Lipak Wholesale Sugarcane Clamshell To-Go Boxes

A second brand to consider

Lipak ECO- Lipak Wholesale Sugarcane Clamshell To-Go Boxes

The best grade here from a brand other than the winner

70 Good

Why Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged wins, and what it beats

Every grade on this page is one sum. A category starts from a baseline, each disclosed material or coating adds risk points, and each thing the brand or a third party has published takes them away. Below is that sum for the winner, then for 3 products it beats, so you can see exactly where the 75 points between the top and the bottom of this disposable food containers ranking come from.

The winner

Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food
100Excellent
Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food

Made of Compostable resin (PLA/PBAT blend, plant-based).

  • +25Category baseline. The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
  • -10Base material not linked to PFAS. The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
  • -30Third-party PFAS-free verification. A third party reports verifying this product as PFAS-free.

What the grade does not fix. Nothing specific to this product adds risk, so what remains is the category baseline that every product here starts from. See the full breakdown.

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What it beats, and why

Lipak ECO- Lipak Wholesale Sugarcane Clamshell To-Go Boxes
70Good30 points behind the winner
Lipak ECO- Lipak Wholesale Sugarcane Clamshell To-Go Boxes

What puts it behind. No PFAS disclosure, +15 points. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product. The winner carries no such factor.

Made of Sugarcane bagasse (compostable fiber).

  • +25Category baseline
  • +15No PFAS disclosure
  • -10Base material not linked to PFAS

30risk points, a grade of 70

Dart Container Dart Insulated Foam Hinged Lid Take Out Container
25Poor75 points behind the winner
Dart Container Dart Insulated Foam Hinged Lid Take Out Container

What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The winner carries no such factor.

Made of expanded polystyrene foam, likely PFOA-free Teflon-family coating grease-resistant coating on interior.

  • +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
  • +25Category baseline
  • +15No PFAS disclosure. No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.

75risk points, a grade of 25

Compostable Clamshell Take Out Food Containers with Lids
25Poor75 points behind the winner
Compostable Clamshell Take Out Food Containers with Lids

What puts it behind. Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment, +35 points. Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS. The winner carries no such factor.

Made of Plant-based fiber or PLA clamshell with unspecified water/grease barrier coating.

  • +35Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
  • +25Category baseline
  • +15Vague safety claims only. Uses vague language ("eco-friendly", "clean") without a specific PFAS statement.

75risk points, a grade of 25

No product on this page was physically tested by us. Every number above comes from published materials, ingredient and coating disclosures, certifications and brand statements, scored on one public rubric. Formulations change without notice, so check the current product listing before buying.

What to watch for in disposable food containers

Beyond the PFAS grade, these are the things our graders recorded on the 65 disposable food containers in this category. We assess from materials, brand statements and published research. We do not lab-test.

  • Microplastics

    Plastic fragments small enough to shed from a product into food, water or air without anyone seeing it.

    Found on 5 of these disposable food containers. Plausible but unconfirmed on 43 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA

  • Endocrine disruptors

    Any chemical that interferes with the hormone system, rather than one specific substance.

    Found on 1 of these disposable food containers. NIEHS

  • Artificial dyes

    Synthetic colours added to food, cosmetics and textiles, most of them petroleum derived.

    Plausible but unconfirmed on 5 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. FDA

  • VOCs and off-gassing

    Volatile compounds that evaporate out of a material at room temperature, which is what a new product smell is.

    Plausible but unconfirmed on 3 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. EPA

  • Heavy metals

    Metals such as antimony, nickel and chromium migrating from a material into what touches it.

    Plausible but unconfirmed on 3 more, meaning nobody has ruled it out. ATSDR

The safest disposable food containers we graded, lowest PFAS risk first

  1. 1

    Third-party verified

    Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food

    Eco-Products

    Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food

    100ExcellentPFAS grade
    ✓ BPI Certified Compostable
    • Compostable resin (PLA/PBAT blend, plant-based)
    • A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
    • Thermal degradation and chemical release at use temperatures
    Full breakdownBuy
  2. 2
    ECO- Lipak Wholesale Sugarcane Clamshell To-Go Boxes

    Lipak

    ECO- Lipak Wholesale Sugarcane Clamshell To-Go Boxes

    70GoodPFAS grade
    • Sugarcane bagasse (compostable fiber)
    • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
    • Bleaching agents and residual processing chemicals

    3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

    Full breakdownBuy
  3. 3

    No coating to fail

    Fabri-Kal Kal-Tainer 8 Ounce Squat White Container 10 / CS

    Fabri-Kal

    Kal-Tainer 8 Ounce Squat White Container 10 / CS

    70GoodPFAS grade
    • polypropylene (PP) container, uncoated
    • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
    • Microplastics

    2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

    Full breakdownBuy
  4. 4
    Fabri-Kal Polypropylene Clear Deli Containers - 32 oz.

    Fabri-Kal

    Polypropylene Clear Deli Containers - 32 oz.

    70GoodPFAS grade
    • Polypropylene (PP), no added Teflon-family coating
    • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
    • Microplastics

    2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

    Full breakdownBuy
  5. 5
    Clear Plastic Hinged Take-Out Containers

    Clear Plastic Hinged Take-Out Containers

    70GoodPFAS grade
    • polypropylene (PP) plastic
    • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
    • Microplastic generation from heating or degradation

    2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

    Full breakdownBuy
  6. 6
    Huhtamaki 68007 Catering Hinged Clamshell Food Container 9" X 13" X 3", Molded Fiber, 1-compartment, Large, (100/cs), Pr

    Huhtamaki

    68007 Catering Hinged Clamshell Food Container 9" X 13" X 3", Molded Fiber, 1-compartment, Large, (100/cs), Pr

    70GoodPFAS grade
    • molded fiber (pulp-based)
    • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
    • Microbial growth if stored in damp conditions

    3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

    Full breakdownBuy
  7. 7
    6" Solo Bare Sugarcane Biodegradable Take Out Container Hinged Clamshell, Compostable, Ivory

    Solo

    6" Solo Bare Sugarcane Biodegradable Take Out Container Hinged Clamshell, Compostable, Ivory

    70GoodPFAS grade
    • Sugarcane-based bagasse (fiber pulp)
    • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
    • Mold and microbial growth during storage

    2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

    Full breakdownBuy
  8. 8

    No coating to fail

    Sugarcane Clamshell Takeout Container

    Sugarcane Clamshell Takeout Container

    70GoodPFAS grade
    • Sugarcane pulp fiber (bagasse), molded, no coating specified
    • We found no PFAS statement from the brand
    • Microplastics

    3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.

    Full breakdownBuy

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All the disposable food containers that pass, side by side

Sorted by score. A higher score means lower PFAS risk. Scored against 3 hazards that apply to this category.

#Disposable Food ContainersScoreRatingMade ofKey concern
1Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food100ExcellentCompostable resin (PLA/PBAT blend, plant-based)Thermal degradation and chemical release at use temperatures
2Lipak ECO- Lipak Wholesale Sugarcane Clamshell To-Go Boxes70GoodSugarcane bagasse (compostable fiber)Bleaching agents and residual processing chemicals
3Fabri-Kal Kal-Tainer 8 Ounce Squat White Container 10 / CS70Goodpolypropylene (PP) container, uncoatedMicroplastics
4Fabri-Kal Polypropylene Clear Deli Containers - 32 oz.70GoodPolypropylene (PP), no added fluoropolymer coatingMicroplastics
5Clear Plastic Hinged Take-Out Containers70Goodpolypropylene (PP) plasticMicroplastic generation from heating or degradation
6Huhtamaki 68007 Catering Hinged Clamshell Food Container 9" X 13" X 3", Molded Fiber, 1-compartment, Large, (100/cs), Pr70Goodmolded fiber (pulp-based)Microbial growth if stored in damp conditions
7Solo 6" Solo Bare Sugarcane Biodegradable Take Out Container Hinged Clamshell, Compostable, Ivory70GoodSugarcane-based bagasse (fiber pulp)Mold and microbial growth during storage
8Sugarcane Clamshell Takeout Container70GoodSugarcane pulp fiber (bagasse), molded, no coating specifiedMicroplastics

The verdict on disposable food containers

Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food grades 100 out of 100, the highest here. It is compostable resin (pla/pbat blend, plant-based). A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free.

Choose Lipak ECO- Lipak Wholesale Sugarcane Clamshell To-Go Boxes instead if you want a second option at 70 out of 100, sugarcane bagasse (compostable fiber).

We hold no price data, so nothing here is a budget recommendation. Grades are model-based assessments from published materials and disclosures, not laboratory tests.

The disposable food containers we would skip

Lowest scoring in this category, worst first, with the reason.

How to read these scores. PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Each grade is a model-based assessment built from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, brand disclosures, recalls and third-party lab results where they exist. Read the full rubric to see exactly what adds and removes points.

What we check on disposable food containers

  • BPA & bisphenols. Plastic-hardening chemicals linked to hormone disruption. FDA
  • Phthalates. Plastic softeners studied for endocrine effects. ATSDR
  • Microplastics. Tiny plastic particles that shed from products into food and water. EPA

Full point-by-point rubric on the methodology page.

The disposable food containers brands we found no PFAS statement from

We found no PFAS statement from 19 of the brands here. That is our research, not proof a brand has never said anything, and it is not evidence of harm. It is why none of them score well on disclosure.

Avant Grub, Dart Container, Durable Packaging, Eco-Products, EcoQuality, Fabri-Kal, Freshware, Hefty, Huhtamaki, Inline Plastics, Lipak, Pactiv Evergreen.

The brands that have published something, and what each of them actually said, are in our record of what every brand has said about PFAS.

Common questions about PFAS in disposable food containers

Are disposable food containers PFAS free?

33 of the 65 disposable food containers PFAS Authority has graded score below its 70 point pass mark for PFAS and other toxins, 50.8% of the category, as of October 2026, leaving 32 that pass. The highest graded is Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food at 100 out of 100. The lowest graded is Dart Container Dart Insulated Foam Hinged Lid Take Out Container at 25 out of 100.

Are disposable food containers non-toxic?

32 of the 65 disposable food containers we graded clear our screen and 33 do not. Non-toxic is not a defined or regulated term, so what we can tell you is what our graders recorded. Beyond PFAS, the hazards found or left unruled-out on disposable food containers in this category are microplastics, endocrine disruptors, artificial dyes, VOCs and off-gassing, heavy metals. The highest graded here is Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food at 100 out of 100.

Which are the safest disposable food containers to buy?

On our grades, Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food at 100 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. Then Lipak ECO- Lipak Wholesale Sugarcane Clamshell To-Go Boxes at 70. These are model-based assessments from published materials, ingredient lists, certifications and disclosures, not laboratory tests, so treat them as the lowest risk we can evidence rather than a safety guarantee.

Which disposable food containers grade best for PFAS?

Eco-Products Compostable Clear Clamshell Hinged Food, at 100 out of 100, which we band as Excellent. It is compostable resin (pla/pbat blend, plant-based). The runner up is Lipak ECO- Lipak Wholesale Sugarcane Clamshell To-Go Boxes at 70.

Which disposable food containers should I avoid?

The three lowest scoring we hold are Dart Container Dart Insulated Foam Hinged Lid Take Out Container at 25, Pactiv Evergreen Pactiv OPS Sens Hinged Lid Clear Sandwich Container at 25, Stock Your Home 6-inch Clamshell Take Out Food Containers at 25. The problem with the first is that probably lower PFAS risk, though coating composition unverified.

How can you tell if disposable food containers contain PFAS?

In this category we check for BPA & bisphenols, phthalates, microplastics. Plastic-hardening chemicals linked to hormone disruption. Language like stain resistant, water repellent or easy release usually means fluorinated chemistry even when PFAS is never printed on the box.

Which disposable food containers brands have not published a PFAS statement?

We found no PFAS statement from 19 of the brands we scored in this category, including Avant Grub, Dart Container, Durable Packaging, Eco-Products, EcoQuality, Fabri-Kal. That is what our research turned up, not proof a brand has never said anything, and a missing statement is not evidence of harm. It is the reason those brands cannot score well on disclosure.

Do you lab test disposable food containers?

No. We score from published ingredient lists, materials, certifications, disclosures and third party lab results where they exist. Where a product has been independently tested we use that result and say so.

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