Is Footprint PFAS-free?
Across 38 graded products, Footprint averages F (42/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 7 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Footprint C or better, safest first
Footprint
Matter Compostable Food Storage Container 5ct
Plant-based fiber pulp (compostable)
Lower-concern choice; compostable fiber packaging avoids traditional PFAS coatings found in conventional containers.
⚠Risky category by default
Footprint
Fertile Ground Fiber Bowls
Molded fiber (sugarcane bagasse, wood pulp) with water-based coatings
Lower-concern choice; fiber bowls with verified PFAS-free positioning and third-party certifications.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Fpn Compostable Takeout Boxes
Compostable fiber with water-resistant coating
Lower concern, brand explicitly claims PFAS-free status with third-party backing, though direct lab testing unavailable.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Eco-Friendly Kraft Fast Food Takeout Containers
Kraft fiber with water-resistant barrier coating
Lower concern; credible brand with explicit PFAS phase-out, though independent verification limited.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Unprinted Pizza Box
Unbleached kraft paperboard, no waterproof coating specified
Lower PFAS concern for unprinted, uncoated pizza box; standard paperboard rarely requires PFAS treatment.
⚠Risky category by default
Footprint
Personalized Kraft Pizza Boxes
Kraft paperboard with water-resistant plant-based coating
Lower-concern option; plant-based coatings reduce traditional PFAS risk, though independent lab verification is limited.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Responsible Products Compostable Squat Hot Cup
Plant-based fiber (molded fiber) with water-resistant coating
Lower-concern choice; compostable fiber cup with PFAS-free positioning, though verify specific batch certification.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Footprint
Oh Baby with Baby Feet Styrofoam Cups at The Stationery Studio
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam
Skip, Footprint's material and PFAS stance remain undisclosed.
⚠Risky category by default
Footprint
And The Story Begins with Baby Feet Styrofoam Cups at The Stationery Studio
Molded fiber (likely recycled paper/wood pulp)
Lower PFAS concern due to material type, but brand transparency is absent.
⚠Risky category by default
Footprint
Farmers Fiber Compostable Round Bowl
Molded fiber (wood pulp/plant-based); compostable coating
Lower concern; plant-based compostable product without known fluorinated coatings, though independent lab verification unavailable.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Compostable 16 oz Molded Fiber Bowls Value Pack
Molded fiber (recycled paper/pulp) with water-based coating
Lower-concern compostable option; credible PFAS-free claim but no independent verification provided.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Fpn To Go Containers 3 Compartment Compostable Takeout Boxes 9x9 150 Pack
Molded fiber with plant-based water/grease barrier coating
Lower concern, compostable fiber with plant-based barrier and brand PFAS commitment, though no independent lab verification publicly available.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Custom Footlong Pizza Boxes
recycled fiber with water-resistant coating
Lower-concern choice; brand commits to PFAS-free, but no independent verification provided.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Stock Your Home 10 Pack Recycled Kraft Pizza Boxes
Recycled kraft paper with water-resistant coating
Lower-concern choice, but verify current formulation at purchase, greaseproof coatings are a historical PFAS hotspot.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Eco Pie Newsprint Paper Corrugated Pizza Box
Newsprint corrugated cardboard with water-resistant coating
Lower concern for PFAS; brand makes explicit claims, though independent verification lacking.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Custom Mini Pizza Boxes
virgin fiber pulp with water/grease-resistant coating
Lower-concern choice if PFAS-free claim is current, but verify coating specifics with brand.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
And The Story Begins with Baby Feet Paper Coffee Cups at The Stationery Studio
paper with plant-based coating
Lower-concern choice among paper cups; verify PFAS-free claim independently before full confidence.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
White Greaseproof Bags
paper with grease-resistant coating (claimed PFAS-free)
Lower concern if PFAS-free claim holds, but independent verification lacking.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Kraft Bread Bags
kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
Lower concern if Footprint's PFAS-free claim holds, but unverified by third parties.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Glitter Baby Feet Party Straws - 10ct, Party Paper Straws, Decorative Party Straws
Paper with unknown water-resistant coating
Skip until coating source is disclosed, paper straws often use fluorinated PFAS for grease-resistance.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Baby Shower Paper Straws, Baby Foot Decoration, Gift Boxed
paper with water-resistant coating (unspecified composition)
Skip unless Footprint discloses coating chemistry, paper straws often use PFAS-based water repellents.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Baby feet straws, Baby shower staws, Paper straws, Baby feet party straws
Paper with grease-resistant coating (likely wax or PE-based)
Lower concern; paper straws typically pose minimal PFAS risk, though grease-resistant coatings warrant monitoring.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
ECOLipak Clamshell Take Out Food Containers Disposable To Go Containers,To Go Boxes for Food Salad
Fiber-based clamshell with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
Skip until coating source is disclosed; fiber food containers often use PFAS-based water barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Dart Compostable Fiber Hinged Containers ProPlanet Seal 6.34 x 9.06 x 1.97
fiber-based container with grease/water-resistant coating
Skip until Footprint discloses coating chemistry; compostable fiber containers often use fluorinated water-repellent coating treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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New Roots Kraft PLA-Lined Compostable #4 Take-Out Container 7 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" - 160/Case
PLA bioplastic with kraft paper lining
Lower concern, but Footprint provides no public PFAS transparency, verify directly with brand before bulk purchase.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
World Centric 9x9" Compostable Fiber Linear Takeout Containers
Fiber-based compostable container with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating
Skip until Footprint clarifies the coating chemistry, compostable ≠ PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Pizza Boxes With Heat Vents - Kraft, 10, Case 50 Cardboard Height/Depth: 1 5/8'' by Paper Mart
Kraft cardboard with likely fluorochemical grease-resistant coating
Standard greaseproof pizza boxes carry PFAS risk typical to category; Footprint's stance unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Karat Corrugated Pizza Boxes 1.97
corrugated cardboard with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until Footprint discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Oh Baby with Baby Feet Paper Coffee Cups at The Stationery Studio
Paper cup with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until Footprint discloses coating chemistry or commits to PFAS-free standards.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Planet+ Compostable Hot Cups
Compostable fiber blend with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip until coating is disclosed; compostable claims don't clarify PFAS risk in water/grease barrier.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Fertile Ground Insulated Hot Cups
Plant-based fiber cup with moisture/grease barrier coating (unspecified)
Skip until Footprint clarifies the barrier coating, plant fiber cups typically need water-repellent coating treatment, often PFAS-based.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
UNIQ Paw Print Pup Paper Food Cups
Paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until transparency improves, grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS, and Footprint hasn't disclosed their coating.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
6 1/2" L x 1" W x 8" D - Pastry / Cookie Bag, Grease Resistant, White. Case of 1000.
Kraft/bleached paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip unless Footprint confirms their grease-resistant coating is PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Kraft Grease Resistant Bags 5.9" x 7.9" 100 qty Racetopprint
Kraft paper with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until coating source is transparent, grease-resistant food packaging is a common PFAS application.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
MT Products White Wax Cookie Bags
bleached paper with wax coating (grease-resistant barrier)
Skip until brand discloses coating composition; wax-coated food packaging often uses PFAS-based water/grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Bagcraft Papercon PB19 Grease-Resistant Sandwich/Pastry Bags
Paper with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)
Skip until coating composition is disclosed, grease-resistant food packaging historically uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
6.5x1x8" Natural Grease Resistant Sandwich/Pastry Bags (2,000/Case)
Paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until Footprint discloses coating chemistry or provides third-party PFAS testing.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Footprint
Choice 5" x 2" x 7 3/4" Kraft Grease-Resistant Window Cookie / Bakery Bag - 500/Case
Kraft paper with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip or request supplier PFAS disclosure, grease-resistant food packaging commonly uses PFAS, and Footprint offers no clarity.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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