Compostable AirPods Case vs Geekria Carrying Case for Skullcandy Indy True Wireless In-Ear Earbud: which is safer?
Compostable AirPods Case is our pick, better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Pela
Compostable AirPods Case
PFAS grade
Excellent 100/100
Overall grade
Excellent 82/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Plant-based bioplastic, compostable polymer
Confidence
82%
PossibleBioplastic thermal degradation and oligomer leaching
PossibleMicroplastic fragmentation during use and disposal
ReportedComposting infrastructure dependency
Skullcandy
Geekria Carrying Case for Skullcandy Indy True Wireless In-Ear Earbud
PFAS grade
Excellent 85/100
Overall grade
Excellent 77/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Polyester or neoprene carrying case, likely uncoated or minimally treated
Confidence
72%
PossibleFlame retardant additives
PossibleMicroplastic shedding
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Bioplastic thermal degradation and oligomer leaching, Microplastic fragmentation during use and disposal and Composting infrastructure dependency on the Pela and not on the Skullcandy.
- We flag Flame retardant additives and Microplastic shedding on the Skullcandy and not on the Pela.
- The Pela is Plant-based bioplastic, compostable polymer where the Skullcandy is Polyester or neoprene carrying case, likely uncoated or minimally treated, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
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