Is BioPac PFAS-free?
Across 39 graded products, BioPac averages F (41/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 11 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from BioPac C or better, safest first
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World Centric Compostable Bowls
Compostable plant-based fiber (sugarcane bagasse or similar)
Lower-concern choice, plant-based compostable bowls with no reported PFAS risk.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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Repurpose Bowls
Molded fiber (plant-based cellulose) / uncoated
Lower-concern choice; uncoated plant fiber bowls avoid Teflon-family coating coatings common in food service ware.
⚠Risky category by default
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Giant Bio Straw
Bioplastic/plant-based polymer (likely PHA or PLA blend)
Lower concern for food contact; no known PFAS fingerprints in biopolymer straws, but verify material composition directly.
⚠Risky category by default
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UrthPact Compostable Straws
Compostable bioplastic (likely PLA or PBAT blend)
Lower-concern option; compostable straws rarely require PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
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Huhtamaki Molded Fiber Oval Bowl, 50ea
Molded fiber (likely bleached kraft or virgin pulp, uncoated or minimal aqueous coating)
Lower-concern choice; molded fiber bowls typically avoid PFAS, but brand discloses nothing.
⚠Risky category by default
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Biosmart Wheat Cereal Bowl
Ceramic or glazed earthenware bowl
Lower PFAS concern for a plain ceramic food bowl; no evidence of intentional Teflon-family coating coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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World Market Upcycle Bamboo Fiber Mixing Bowls
Bamboo fiber composite (primary); no nonstick or Teflon-family coating described
Lower concern for PFAS; bamboo fiber bowls lack typical Teflon-family coating triggers, but coating composition not disclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
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Farmers Fiber Compostable Round Bowl
Fiber-based compostable polymer (likely PLA or bagasse)
Lower PFAS concern for a compostable fiber bowl; no nonstick or water-resistant coatings typical.
⚠Risky category by default
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Duni BioPak Bio Kraft Recyclable Paper Straws 20 per pack
uncoated kraft paper
Lower PFAS concern for uncoated paper straws; standard food-contact paper typically avoids fluorinated coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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Compostable Straight Drinking Straws Value Pack 50 Count
Plant-based bioplastic (PLA/PBAT blend typical for compostable straws)
Lower PFAS concern; compostable straws rarely use water-resistant coatings.
⚠Risky category by default
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ECOLipak Compostable Cups with CPLA Lid
CPLA (polylactic acid) and paper-based composition
Lower PFAS concern; compostable bioplastic cups rarely use fluorinated coatings, but no explicit PFAS commitment.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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BioPak Green Cold Paper BioCup
Paper-based with plant-based coating (PHA/bioplastic)
Lower-concern option for cold beverage cups; PFAS-free positioning backed by material choice, but independent verification absent.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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"Large Natural Brown Kraft PFAS Free Grease Resistant Paper Sandwich Bags - 6 x 2 x 9"" - 1000/cs"(1000 / case)
natural brown kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
Lower-concern option with explicit PFAS-free claim; verify coating details with supplier if needed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ECOlipak 8 in 3-Compartment Compostable Disposable Food Containers
Plant-based/compostable fiber with unspecified water/grease barrier coating
Skip unless brand discloses coating composition, compostable claims don't exclude PFAS barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Eco-Friendly Bio Pack Food Boxes – Sustainable Custom Food Packaging
Unspecified polymer/coating; likely cardboard-based with grease-resistant treatment
Skip unless brand discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Custom Bio Pack Food Boxes – Eco-Friendly & Food-Safe Packaging Solutions
Unspecified coating on fiber-based food box (likely kraft/paper)
Skip until coating composition is disclosed, grease-resistant food packaging often relies on PFAS without transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bulk Biodegradable Eco-Friendly Compostable Drinking Paper Straws Gift Set
Paper with unspecified water-resistant coating
Skip until coating is disclosed, paper straws often use PFAS-based water barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Eco-Products World Art Renewable Resource Hot Drink Cups
Plant-based fiber/PLA composite with unspecified water-resistant coating
Skip until coating composition is disclosed; greaseproof hot-cup liners commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Eco Friendly Compostable Black Grease Resistant Bags 4 3/4" x 1 1/8" x 6 3/4" GPB3B, Pack Of 100 | by ClearBags
Compostable paper/film blend with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip, grease-resistant food bags typically rely on PFAS coatings; manufacturer silence on chemistry is a red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bio-Pak 08BPWHITEM Carry-Out Container
paperboard with grease-resistant coating
Lower-concern baseline, but coating composition unconfirmed, contact BioPac for specifics.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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BioPak Takeout Boxes, Set of 10 Medium
Molded fiber/paperboard with unspecified water-resistant coating
Skip until manufacturer clarifies coating composition, PFAS risk unclear for food-contact paperboard.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bio-Pak Take-Out Container 01BPWHITEM
Bleached paperboard (compostable/food-service grade)
Lower concern; compostable paperboard typically avoids PFAS, but no explicit brand disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ECOLipak Clamshell Take Out Food Containers Disposable To Go Containers,To Go Boxes for Food Salad
Molded fiber/pulp (likely bleached), waterproofing treatment unspecified
Skip until brand discloses waterproofing chemistry; fiber clamshells often use fluorinated coatings to repel grease.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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White Paper Straws
Paper with aqueous/wax-based coating
Lower-concern option; paper straws typically avoid fluorochemical coatings, but Biopac's waterproofing method remains undisclosed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Compostable 16 oz Molded Fiber Bowls Value Pack
Molded fiber (likely with water/grease-resistant coating)
Skip until coating source is disclosed, molded fiber bowls often use fluorinated water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Huhtamaki 32 oz. Molded Fiber Bowls 125 ct.
Molded fiber (bleached pulp); likely water/grease-resistant coating
Lower concern for typical use, but water-resistant coating source is undisclosed, contact Huhtamaki directly if PFAS-free confirmation needed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Comfy Package Paper Drinking Straws
paper with water-based or PE coating
Lower concern, but opaque supplier chain, verify coating details if PFAS-sensitive.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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POSPaper Paper Straws
Paper with undisclosed water-resistant coating
Skip until coating is disclosed, paper straws typically need grease barriers that may contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Eco Products World Art Renewable/Compostable Hot Cups
Compostable fiber/plant-based coating (unspecified)
Skip until coating composition is disclosed, compostable claim doesn't exclude PFAS barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Compostable Hot Cups – 12oz | Eco-Products | QTY 50
Plant-based fiber with water/grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, compostable cups often rely on PFAS-based water barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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up&up Compostable Hot Cups with Lids
Compostable fiber (likely PLA or plant-based coating with unspecified grease/moisture barrier)
Skip until brand discloses water/grease barrier coating composition.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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10oz Paper Bio Coffee Cup, Individually Wrapped, Case Of 1,000
Paper with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
Skip until coating is disclosed; paper cups commonly use PFAS-based water barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ECO- Lipak Compostable Paper Cups
Paper with unspecified waterproof/grease-resistant coating
Skip until coating is disclosed; compostable claims don't confirm PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Sadocom Sandwich Bags, Reats All Purpose Fold Top Bakery Bags, Grease Proof, Food Grade Brown Wax Paper Bags for Bakery Cookies, Treats, Snacks,
Brown wax paper (cellulose + wax coating)
Lower PFAS concern; wax paper typically avoids fluorinated treatments, but brand offers no disclosure.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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ClearBags White Greaseproof Bags
paper with grease-resistant coating
Skip, greaseproof food bags commonly contain PFAS coatings; BioPac discloses nothing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Restaurantware Treat Bags, 100 Microwavable Cookie Bags
Grease-resistant coated paper (coating unspecified)
Skip unless BioPac confirms PFAS-free coating, grease-resistant food bags commonly use PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bagcraft Grease-Resistant Single-Serve Bags
paper/pulp with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip, grease-resistant food packaging typically relies on PFAS coatings; no transparency from BioPac.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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White Greaseproof Bags
paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until BioPac discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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7x6.75" White Grease Resistant Double Open Bags (2,000/Case)
Paper with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until BioPac discloses grease-resistant coating chemistry, PFAS-based treatments are industry-standard for this application.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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