Pactiv Evergreen Review, Is Pactiv Evergreen Non-Toxic?
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.
Across 6 graded products, Pactiv Evergreen 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.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Pactiv Evergreen
Pactiv EarthChoice Entree2Go Takeout Container
Paperboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
PFAS
Fluorinated coatings on paperboard are industry standard for grease barriers and…
Microplastics
As the synthetic polymer coating ages, breaks, or abrases during use, particulates may…
Ink and print dyes on exterior surface
Paperboard containers are typically printed; exposure risk is low since print is…
Avoid if PFAS-sensitive. Grease-resistant food packaging typically contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pactiv Evergreen
Blueberry Modular Clamshell
Polypropylene clamshell with grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Fluorinated grease-resistant coatings are standard in food-service clamshells. Pactiv…
Microplastics
As the grease-resistant coating wears or flakes with repeated use and washing…
Thermal migration at elevated temperatures
While PP resists melting below 160°C (320°F), the coating may not. Microwaving or…
Avoid unless Pactiv discloses coating details.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pactiv Evergreen
Pactiv EarthChoice Versa2Go Microwaveable Container 6.8 x 6.8 x
Molded fiber/paperboard with moisture barrier coating (unspecified)
PFAS
The undisclosed moisture barrier may leach plasticizers, oligomers, or polymer fragments…
Microwave heating degradation
Molded fiber with polymer coatings can soften or partially decompose at high microwave…
Microplastic or fiber shedding
Repeated heating, acidic foods, or physical wear may cause paper fibers or coating…
Coating chemical identity uncertainty (regulatory compliance risk)
Industry-wide, molded fiber food containers have faced scrutiny over non-disclosure of…
Wait for Pactiv to disclose whether the coating uses fluorinated chemicals.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pactiv Evergreen
Pactiv EarthChoice Tamper Evident Recycled Hinged Lid Deli Container 16 oz
recycled plastic with undisclosed grease-resistant coating
PFAS
Undisclosed coating formulation on recycled plastic almost certainly contains fluorinated…
Microplastics
Recycled plastic and applied coatings can degrade over time or under friction…
Leaching of coating additives with heat or fatty foods
Even if PFAS-free, grease-resistant coatings contain surfactants and polymeric additives…
Undisclosed chemical composition
Pactiv has not voluntarily disclosed the specific coating chemistry, which is a…
Avoid unless Pactiv publicly confirms PFAS-free materials.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pactiv Evergreen
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
PFAS
Grease-resistant foodservice containers historically used PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, GenX…
Microplastics
If coating is polymer-based and deteriorates under repeated microwaving or high-fat food…
Migration of coating components into fatty or acidic foods
Industry-wide concern: fluorinated coatings on food contact surfaces migrate at elevated…
Contact Pactiv Evergreen for coating details before buying.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Pactiv Evergreen
Pactiv EarthChoice Vented Microwavable MFPP Hinged Lid Container
MFPP (multi-layer polypropylene) hinged clamshell with venting
Phthalates
Polypropylene may contain phthalate plasticizers (DEHP, DBP) to improve flexibility in…
Microplastics
Repeated microwave heating and mechanical stress (opening/closing hinge) can cause MFPP…
Thermal degradation and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Overheating MFPP above 160°C or repeated microwaving without venting can cause thermal…
Chemical migration into food
Fatty, acidic, or hot foods (e.g., cheese, tomato sauce, coffee) increase plasticizer and…
Better than heavily treated packaging, but brand transparency is missing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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