Is Sprout PFAS-free?
Across 8 graded products, Sprout averages F (38/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 2 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from Sprout C or better, safest first
Sprout
Coco Wooden Rectangular Takeout Bento Box
Wood (bamboo or similar) with food-grade lacquer/finish
Lower PFAS concern, wood bento boxes rarely require water-repellent or grease-resistant coatings that drive PFAS use.
⚠Risky category by default
Sprout
World Centric Compostable Takeout Container Pack of 150
Plant fiber (bagasse/sugarcane) with water-based coating
Lower PFAS concern; compostable fiber containers rarely need PFAS, but no explicit brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
Sprout
Paper Mart Naturenow Compostable Hoagie Sze Cont 9 X 6 X 3-1/4
Compostable paper board with undisclosed water/grease barrier coating
Skip until brand discloses barrier coating chemistry; compostable claim doesn't rule out PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sprout
Eco Friendly Take Out Box
paperboard with unknown grease-resistant coating
Skip until coating ingredients are disclosed, grease-resistant food boxes commonly contain PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sprout
Eco-Friendly Kraft Fast Food Takeout Containers
Kraft paper with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition; grease-resistant food packaging commonly contains PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sprout
Planet+ Compostable Takeout Container
Plant-based fiber/pulp with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant food packaging is a PFAS red flag.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sprout
Vegware Compostable Takeout Containers
Compostable fiber-based container with moisture/grease barrier coating
Skip unless Sprout discloses barrier coating chemistry; compostable doesn't mean PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Sprout
#3 Bamboo Compostable Takeout Containers w. Window and Sticker Seal (200 / case)
Bamboo fiber with polymer window and grease-resistant coating
Skip until PFAS coating status is disclosed, compostable claims don't rule out PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →