EcoQuality Review, Is EcoQuality Non-Toxic?
Across 4 graded products, EcoQuality averages Poor (25/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. None of its products grade Good or better yet. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
EcoQuality
Butcher Steak Paper
Paper with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Fluorinated coatings have been standard in grease-resistant food paper for decades.…
Coating degradation and off-gassing
If coating contains volatile synthetic components, exposure to heat, acidic foods (meat)…
Microparticle shedding from worn coating
Repeated handling or friction between meat and paper surface could cause fine coating…
Migration of coating additives during cold storage
Grease and acidic meat juices can act as solvents for coating plasticizers or other…
Contact Georgia-Pacific for clear coating details first.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
EcoQuality
Hinged Clamshell Takeout Containers
Pulp-based clamshell with grease-resistant coating, unspecified
PFAS
Unspecified coating on grease-resistant pulp containers frequently contains PFAS…
Chlorine-based bleach residues in pulp fiber
Conventional pulp bleaching uses chlorine dioxide or elemental chlorine, which can leave…
Coating degradation and microparticle release
Grease-resistant coatings degrade over time, especially when exposed to heat, oils, or…
Microplastic or polymer fragments from coating wear
If the grease coating is synthetic polymer-based (Teflon-type coating, polyacrylate, or…
Grease-resistant coating source remains unclear, higher risk present.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
EcoQuality
Clamshell Take Out Boxes
Molded fiber/pulp with unspecified water-resistant coating
PFAS
Standard industry practice for molded fiber food packaging uses wax, silicone, or…
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Some pulp coatings use phenol-formaldehyde or melamine resins to improve water…
Skip until the manufacturer reveals coating ingredients.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
EcoQuality
Deli Paper Sheets
bleached kraft paper with presumed grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Deli papers in this category almost universally use PFAS-based coatings; Butcher Paper…
PFAS
Even if the coating is not fluorinated, its chemical identity is undisclosed. Heat…
Thermal degradation of coating
Grease-resistant coatings degrade when exposed to high heat, potentially releasing…
Microplastic shedding from coating
Worn or mechanically stressed coating can flake into food, particularly with greasy items…
Skip. Deli paper typically has fluorinated grease-resistant coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
EcoQuality and PFAS, common questions
- Does EcoQuality have PFAS?
- We graded 4 EcoQuality products, averaging Poor (25/100). None grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is EcoQuality non-toxic?
- No EcoQuality product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is EcoQuality Butcher Steak Paper at 25/100.
- Which EcoQuality products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded EcoQuality products we have scored are EcoQuality Deli Paper Sheets, EcoQuality Clamshell Take Out Boxes, EcoQuality Hinged Clamshell Takeout Containers. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →