Is World Centric PFAS-free?
Across 33 graded products, World Centric averages F (52/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 17 of its products grade C or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
Worth buying from World Centric C or better, safest first
World Centric
Compostable Fiber Compost-A-Pak Containers
Fiber-based (wood pulp/molded fiber), compostable coating
Lower-concern choice; compostable fiber with documented PFAS-free commitments, though independent lab confirmation on this specific SKU is absent.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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Compostable Straws
Plant-based cellulose (PHA/PLA blend), compostable
Lower-concern choice; compostable material + explicit PFAS-free claim + third-party certifications reduce risk substantially.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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Trash Compostable Bag
Plant-based biopolymer (PLA/PBAT blend), compostable
Lower-concern choice, compostable material with credible third-party compostability certs; PFAS risk minimal but no independent lab confirmation of PFAS absence.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
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11.5 oz Fiber Bowl
Fiber-based (likely plant fiber or sugarcane-derived molded fiber)
Lower-concern fiber bowl, typical molded fiber products avoid PFAS, though no explicit brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Compostable Fiber Round Bowls
Compostable fiber (unbleached plant pulp)
Lower-concern choice; compostable fiber bowls rarely require PFAS treatments, but no explicit brand confirmation.
⚠Risky category by default
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s Compost-A-Pak Container
Molded fiber (recycled paper pulp)
Lower concern, compostable molded fiber is unlikely to contain PFAS, but no explicit brand disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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Fiber Linear Takeout Container
fiber pulp with plant-based coating
Lower-concern choice; PFAS-free certified but no independent lab confirmation of detection.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Kraft Paper Straws
Unbleached kraft paper (no stated coating)
Lower PFAS concern; uncoated kraft straws unlikely to need grease barriers, but brand offers no explicit disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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8 in. Kraft Paper Straws - Brown (50/Pack)
kraft paper (uncoated/untreated)
Lower concern, uncoated kraft paper straws typically avoid PFAS, but brand makes no explicit claim.
⚠Risky category by default
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Pack of 24, World Centric Compostable Kraft Paper Straws, 50 Count, Yellow
Kraft paper (uncoated/unbleached)
Lower concern; uncoated kraft paper straws unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand makes no explicit disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
World Centric
Compostable Kraft Paper Straws
Kraft paper, compostable coating
Lower-concern choice; uncoated or minimally coated paper straws unlikely to contain PFAS, but brand lacks transparency.
⚠Risky category by default
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St-pa 10-k 10" Paper Straw
Paper (uncoated or food-contact coating undisclosed)
Lower-concern product, but World Centric provides no public PFAS disclosure.
⚠Risky category by default
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10" Kraft Giant Wrapped Paper Straw
kraft paper, food-grade wrap
Lower-concern choice; unbleached kraft paper straws carry minimal PFAS risk unless treated with grease-resistant coating.
⚠Risky category by default
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8 oz Paper Hot Cup
Paper with plant-based coating (no PFOA/PFAS)
Lower-concern choice; World Centric's plant-based coating avoids PFAS-laden Teflon-family coating typical in food packaging.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Paper Cold Cup
Paper with water-based coating/barrier
Lower-concern choice; credible PFAS-free claim with compostable credentials.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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World Cuisine 43040 16" Plastic Pastry Bag
polyester pastry bag (no coating disclosed)
Lower-concern food contact option; no PFAS risk signals, but brand transparency is minimal.
⚠Risky category by default
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MT Products White Cookie Bags
unbleached kraft paper with grease-resistant coating
Lower-concern choice; brand claims PFAS-free, though independent lab verification for this specific SKU is not publicly documented.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Graded and flagged D and F, we’d swap these
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NoTree Folded Takeout Containers
Sugarcane-based fiber (bagasse) with plant-based coating
Lower-concern option; plant-based packaging with stated PFAS-free commitment, though third-party PFAS verification not publicly confirmed.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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32 oz. Compostable Fiber Take-Out Bowl
Fiber (likely bleached pulp) with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating composition; fiber bowls often use fluorinated water/grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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No Tree Folded Takeout Containers
Bagasse (plant fiber) with unspecified water-resistant coating
Skip until World Centric discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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8" x 8" x 3" Compostable Fiber Clamshells
fiber pulp (compostable); grease-resistant coating unknown
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, compostable packaging often relies on PFAS-based grease barriers.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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TR-SC-UAR-LFS, 20 oz Compostable Fiber Take-Out Container (600/Case)
Compostable fiber pulp with grease-resistant coating
Lower-risk compostable option, but silent on PFAS, grease-resistance coating type unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Compostable Paper Folded Containers
Compostable paper with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, compostable paper often relies on PFAS alternatives or PFAS itself.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Compostable Wrapped Paper Straws
paper with waterproof/grease-resistant coating (unspecified)
Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, compostable ≠ PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Compostable Cold Cups
Compostable fiber/paper with unknown water-barrier coating
Skip until brand discloses or tests its coating barrier.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Eco-Products World Art Renewable Resource Hot Drink Cups
Paperboard with unknown water/grease-resistant coating
Skip until coating is disclosed; paperboard hot-cup linings commonly use fluorinated treatments.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Eco Products World Art Renewable/Compostable Hot Cups
Compostable PLA/PBAT with proprietary water-resistant coating
Skip until explicit water-barrier confirmation, compostable cups often use PFAS-based coatings despite eco claims.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Compostable Hot Paper Cups
paper with unspecified water-resistant coating
Skip until World Centric discloses coating composition or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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6 1/2" L x 1" W x 8" D - Pastry / Cookie Bag, Grease Resistant, White. Case of 1000.
Paper with unspecified grease-resistant coating
Skip until coating is disclosed, grease-resistant paper bags commonly use PFAS without transparency.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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6.5x1x8" Natural Grease Resistant Sandwich/Pastry Bags (2,000/Case)
Paper with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip unless World Centric discloses coating chemistry; grease-resistant food packaging often uses PFAS.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Compostable Resealable Sandwich Bags
Plant-based compostable film (likely PLA or PBAT) with moisture/grease barrier coating, composition unspecified
Skip until World Centric discloses barrier-coating chemistry; compostable films often use PFAS to prevent grease migration.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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5 1/4" x 7 1/2" Kraft Bakery Bag w/ Clear Front
Kraft paper exterior; polyethylene window; likely PE-based or mineral-oil grease barrier
Lower-concern choice among bakery bags; uncoated kraft + PE window avoid most PFAS pathways.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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Bagcraft Grease-Resistant Single-Serve Bags
Paper with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)
Skip until World Centric discloses coating chemistry or certifies PFAS-free.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
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