Pactiv Evergreen Review, Is Pactiv Evergreen Non-Toxic?
Pactiv Evergreen averages 25 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 12 Pactiv Evergreen products graded as of October 2026, and none of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
Pactiv Evergreen grades Poor on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
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.
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Does Pactiv Evergreen have PFAS, by category
Which Pactiv Evergreen products contain PFAS? Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
- Clear polystyrene (PS) plastic with proprietary coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Hinged lid seal is almost certainly coated with fluorinated compounds to repel grease and oil. Pactiv…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Paperboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Fluorinated coatings on paperboard are industry standard for grease barriers and documented to leach…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- clear plastic clamshell, likely polystyrene or PET with grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics. If clamshell is microwaved or exposed to hot food (above 60C), the grease-resistant coating…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Pactiv Evergreen
Pactiv EarthChoice Tamper Evident Recycled Hinged Lid Deli Container 16 oz
- recycled plastic with undisclosed grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Undisclosed coating formulation on recycled plastic almost certainly contains fluorinated compounds for…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- MFPP (multi-layer polypropylene) hinged clamshell with venting
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Phthalates. Polypropylene may contain phthalate plasticizers (DEHP, DBP) to improve flexibility in hinged…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Newspring DELItainer Microwavable Container, 64 oz, 4.5 x 4.5 x 6.35, Natural, Plastic, 120/Carton ; Non-Stock Item - Extended
- Polypropylene (PP) plastic, microwavable; grease-resistant coating unspecified
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Grease-resistant foodservice containers historically used PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, GenX analogs). Pactiv…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Expanded polystyrene foam with unspecified grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Styrene monomer leaching. Expanded polystyrene foam degrades over time and can release styrene, especially…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Paperboard with unspecified grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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- Paperboard with unspecified grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Pactiv has not disclosed the coating chemistry for this clamshell. Grease-resistant paperboard coatings…
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Molded fiber/paperboard with moisture barrier coating (unspecified)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. The undisclosed moisture barrier may leach plasticizers, oligomers, or polymer fragments into food…
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Polypropylene clamshell with grease-resistant coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS. Fluorinated grease-resistant coatings are standard in food-service clamshells. Pactiv Evergreen has not…
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Expanded polystyrene foam with unspecified surface coating
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, EPS foam used for food packaging is routinely treated with PFAS-based or other fluorinated water- and…
5 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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- Compostable resin (PLA/PBAT blend, plant-based)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Thermal degradation and chemical release at use temperatures
- 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.
- polypropylene (PP) container, uncoated
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastics
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
- Plant-based fiber pulp (compostable)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Microbe/mold growth if stored damp
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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Eco Products WorldView Compostable Take-Out Containers EP-SCRC32
- Plant-based fiber (compostable sugarcane bagasse)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Bleaching agents and processing residues
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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WorldView Sugarcane Take-Out Containers
- Sugarcane bagasse (post-consumer fiber)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Cellulose fiber degradation and food contact
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Pactiv Evergreen and PFAS, common questions
- Does Pactiv Evergreen have PFAS?
- Pactiv Evergreen averages 25 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 12 Pactiv Evergreen products graded as of October 2026, and none of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Pactiv Evergreen non-toxic?
- No Pactiv Evergreen product we graded reaches Good. The best of them is Pactiv OPS Sens Hinged Lid Clear Sandwich Container at 25/100.
- Which Pactiv Evergreen products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Pactiv Evergreen products we have scored are Pactiv Evergreen Conventional Foam Hinged Lid Container, Pactiv Evergreen Blueberry Modular Clamshell, Pactiv EarthChoice Versa2Go Microwaveable Container 6.8 x 6.8 x. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
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