World Centric Compostable Bowls vs Bridge-Gate 12 oz. White Bagasse Bowl (1000 per Case): which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
BioPac
World Centric Compostable Bowls
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
A 92/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Compostable plant-based fiber (sugarcane bagasse or similar)
Confidence
78%
PossibleHeavy metals in resin binders
PossibleBacterial or fungal colonization on degraded surfaces
Vegware
Bridge-Gate 12 oz. White Bagasse Bowl (1000 per Case)
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
A 92/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
bagasse (sugarcane fiber), uncoated
Confidence
85%
PossibleMoisture absorption and mold growth if stored improperly
PossibleCoating degradation or fiber shedding during use
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