Pactiv Evergreen · Food Packaging
Pactiv EarthChoice Entree2Go Takeout Container
Avoid if PFAS-sensitive. Grease-resistant food packaging typically contains PFAS.
Pactiv's EarthChoice containers market compostability but don't disclose PFAS content in water and grease-resistant coatings. Takeout containers in this category commonly use fluorinated compounds.
The better-graded swap
Vegware
Vegware Compostable Microflute Takeaway Box
100/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
Still want this one anyway? Check the price on Amazon. We’d swap it.
Material
Paperboard with grease-resistant coating (likely PFAS-based)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
You may also be interested in
Top-graded picks in the categories readers replace first, every one scored on the same rubric.
- polypropylene filter housing, carbon/sediment cartridge
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial growth in spent cartridges
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Aquasure
Premier Series 75 GPD Under Sink Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System
- RO membrane, carbon filters, stainless steel housing
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Bacterial and microbial growth in housing and filters
4 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Avocado
Vegan Mattress
- organic cotton, natural latex, coconut coir, recycled steel coils
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Heavy metals
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
What Pactiv EarthChoice Entree2Go Container is made of, ingredients and materials
Pactiv EarthChoice Entree2Go containers use paperboard stock laminated with a grease-resistant coating to prevent food oils from saturating the fiber matrix and compromising structural integrity. The coating is almost certainly fluorinated (PFAS-based) since conventional wax or cellulose coatings fail at the moisture and fat barrier requirements food service demands. Paperboard itself is generally inert, but the coating is the active chemical exposure point during contact with hot, fatty, or acidic foods.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
PFAS
Fluorinated coatings on paperboard are industry standard for grease barriers and documented to leach into fatty foods under heat and prolonged contact.
Source, ATSDR ↗Microplastics
As the synthetic polymer coating ages, breaks, or abrases during use, particulates may shed into food, especially with hot or oily contents; no specific data published for this brand.
Source, EPA ↗Ink and print dyes on exterior surface
Paperboard containers are typically printed; exposure risk is low since print is exterior-facing, but uncoated ink contact with food is avoidable.
What’s reassuring
Pulp bleach residues (chlorine, oxygen-based)
Commercial paperboard stock is bleached; FDA-approved residues are not known to migrate into food under normal storage, but no brand-specific testing data is publicly available.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Food-grade paperboard generally avoids formaldehyde resins in favor of neutral wet-strength agents; no recalls or warnings specific to Pactiv EarthChoice for this hazard.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Pactiv Evergreen does not publicly disclose the specific chemistry of grease-resistant coatings on this product line or commit to PFAS-free alternatives. The brand markets the container under an 'EarthChoice' sustainability label but provides no third-party certification (such as GOTS, Cradle to Cradle, or Green Seal) that would verify absence of fluorinated compounds. No recalls or regulatory actions specifically target this product, but the lack of transparency on coating composition is a red flag in an industry where PFAS phase-out commitments are increasingly common among competitors.
How it compares in its category
Most single-use takeout containers in the U.S. market still rely on PFAS-coated paperboard; this product is typical, not an outlier. Alternatives exist, uncoated cardboard (limited grease resistance), molded fiber (often still PFAS-coated), aluminum (recyclable but energy-intensive), and PFAS-free coated paperboard from some suppliers (rare, higher cost, verified by independent certification). Pactiv's silence on coating chemistry places it in the lower-transparency tier of major foodservice packaging manufacturers.
If you buy it
Do not heat food in this container directly; transfer to ceramic or glass for microwave or oven use, as heat accelerates PFAS migration from the coating into food. Avoid prolonged contact with fatty or acidic foods (oil-based dressings, citrus, tomato sauce) in the container; use it for dry, room-temperature items only. Replace containers if the coating shows visible wear, discoloration, or flaking, which can increase particle shedding. This product is best reserved for occasional use only; for regular food storage or transport, choose uncoated alternatives or containers certified PFAS-free.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 55% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Pactiv Evergreen has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Pactiv EarthChoice Entree2Go Takeout Container?
- 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.
Eco-Products
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.
Eco-Products
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.
More food packaging grades
How we score, every product runs through the same public 0-100 rubric based on materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls. See the full methodology → Spotted a mistake? Report an error.