Tellus averages 48 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 2 Tellus products graded as of October 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark.
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Tellus 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.
Worth buying from Tellus Good or better, best-graded first
Tellus
Compostable Clamshell Container Pack of 100
70GoodPFAS grade
✓compostable biopolymer, likely PLA or similar
⚠We found no PFAS statement from the brand
⚠Oligomer leaching from PLA hydrolysis, PLA can hydrolyze (break down through water exposure) at elevated…
Tellus averages 48 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 2 Tellus products graded as of October 2026, and 1 of them reach its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
Is Tellus non-toxic?
Tellus Compostable Clamshell Container Pack of 100 is the highest-graded Tellus product we have scored, at 70/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
Which Tellus products are lower concern for PFAS?
The highest-graded Tellus products we have scored are Tellus Compostable Clamshell Container Pack of 100. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
Which Tellus products should I avoid?
The lowest-graded Tellus products we have scored are Tellus Compostable Clamshell. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
