F

Is Biotrem PFAS-free?

Across 8 graded products, Biotrem averages F (45/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 3 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.

Worth buying from Biotrem C or better, safest first

Planet+ Compostable Takeout Container

Biotrem

Planet+ Compostable Takeout Container

Molded plant fiber (bagasse/sugarcane); plant-based polymer coating

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice, but verify PFAS claim independently before relying on it.

Compostable (EN 13432 / ASTM D6868)

Risky category by default

Avant Grub Biodegradable Take Out Food Containers

Biotrem

Avant Grub Biodegradable Take Out Food Containers

Plant-based fiber (bagasse/sugarcane pulp), biodegradable coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for the core material, but coating composition lacks transparency.

Risky category by default

Biodegradable Take Out Container Small Single Comp 6x6x3 - CASE

Biotrem

Biodegradable Take Out Container Small Single Comp 6x6x3 - CASE

Fiber-based molded pulp (plant fibers, likely sugarcane or wood)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern, plant-fiber food containers typically avoid PFAS, but no brand disclosure confirms it.

Risky category by default

Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these

Restaurantware Bio #8 Box Take Out Container 45 oz

Biotrem

Restaurantware Bio #8 Box Take Out Container 45 oz

Molded fiber (plant-based, grease-resistant coating presumed)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern; fiber-based box likely avoids PFAS, but grease-resistant treatment unspecified, contact brand if PFAS-free guarantee matters.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Fold-Pak Bio-Plus- Earth Take-Out Containers

Biotrem

Fold-Pak Bio-Plus- Earth Take-Out Containers

Molded fiber (likely wood pulp) with unknown grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; grease-resistant fiber packaging commonly uses PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

BioPlus TERRA #1 Natural Kraft Compostable Paper Takeout Box – 4.375 x 3.5 x 2.5

Biotrem

BioPlus TERRA #1 Natural Kraft Compostable Paper Takeout Box – 4.375 x 3.5 x 2.5

Natural kraft paper, compostable coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern for a compostable kraft box, but coating composition is opaque, contact brand for PFAS transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

World Centric NoTree Paper #1 Take-Out Container with PLA Window 26oz

Biotrem

World Centric NoTree Paper #1 Take-Out Container with PLA Window 26oz

Unbleached paperboard with PLA window; grease-resistant coating unspecified

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating transparency improves, grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Restaurantware Bio Tek 30 oz Rectangle Paper #1 Bio Box Take Out Container

Biotrem

Restaurantware Bio Tek 30 oz Rectangle Paper #1 Bio Box Take Out Container

Plant-based paperboard (Biotrem proprietary) with water/grease barrier

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern: plant-derived container avoids traditional fluorinated coatings, but water-resistance mechanism unspecified.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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