Disposable Plates, ranked by PFAS safety

102 products graded A to F, safest first. 33 earn a C or better and are worth buying.

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What to look for in disposable plates, and which brands grade best and worst

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AvoidF
Silver Dinner Paper Plates

Paper Mate Tableware

Silver Dinner Paper Plates

25/100 safety

Skip until coating is disclosed; standard dinnerware coatings often contain PFAS.

BetterC
World Flags Travel Party Plates Set

World Tableware

World Flags Travel Party Plates Set

70/100 safety

Lower concern; plain tableware is not a typical PFAS application, but brand discloses nothing.

Best pickA
Eco-Products Compostable Sugarcane Dinnerware Plates

Compostable

Eco-Products Compostable Sugarcane Dinnerware Plates

100/100 safety

Lower concern, uncoated plant-fiber plates with no Teflon-family coating application; buy with reasonable confidence.

Worth buying graded C or better, safest first

Eco-Products Compostable Sugarcane Dinnerware Plates

Compostable

Eco-Products Compostable Sugarcane Dinnerware Plates

Sugarcane fiber (bagasse) pulp, no intentional Teflon-family coating

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower concern, uncoated plant-fiber plates with no Teflon-family coating application; buy with reasonable confidence.

Compostable (ASTM D6868)Eco-Products sustainability claims

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Vegware VW-P013NFA 9 in. Diameter Nourish Molded Compostable Fiber Plate Tableware - White (500/Carton)

Vegware

VW-P013NFA 9 in. Diameter Nourish Molded Compostable Fiber Plate Tableware - White (500/Carton)

molded compostable fiber (sugarcane bagasse/cellulose)

A
A
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower PFAS concern; compostable fiber plate with strong brand commitment to PFAS avoidance and third-party compostability verification.

TUV Austria OK compost CERTIFICATIONBPI (Biodegradable Products Institute)FDA food-contact compliant

Verified PFAS-free by a third party

Eco Products Sugarcane Plates

Eco-Products

Eco Products Sugarcane Plates

molded sugarcane fiber (bagasse), uncoated

A
C
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS3 flags

Lower-concern choice: sugarcane fiber plates lack the coatings that typically harbor PFAS.

Compostable Certification (BPI/ASTM D6868)Sustainability claims (brand-driven)

Risky category by default

Total Home Earth Essentials Compostable Dinner Plate

Eco-Products

Total Home Earth Essentials Compostable Dinner Plate

compostable fiber/plant-based coating

A
B
PFASAll
A · Very low PFAS2 flags

Lower-concern choice; compostable plates avoid typical Teflon-family coating coatings, but verify current formulation.

Compostable (BPI certified)

Risky category by default

Eco Products Vanguard Renewable and Compostable Sugarcane Plates

Eco-Products

Eco Products Vanguard Renewable and Compostable Sugarcane Plates

Sugarcane bagasse fiber (compostable plant-based pulp)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, plant-fiber plates rarely require fluorinated coatings, but brand transparency would strengthen confidence.

Compostable (BPI certified or equivalent)

Risky category by default

Hefty EcoSave Compostable Plates

Hefty

EcoSave Compostable Plates

Compostable plant-based fiber (bagasse/sugarcane pulp)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern: compostable plant-fiber plates typically don't require water/grease-resistant coatings that harbor PFAS.

Risky category by default

Earth's Natural Alternative 100% Compostable Disposable Paper Plates Bulk Bamboo Plates

Compostable

Earth's Natural Alternative 100% Compostable Disposable Paper Plates Bulk Bamboo Plates

bamboo fiber, compostable resin coating (unspecified polymer)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Lower-concern choice, but coating composition deserves clarification from vendor.

Risky category by default

World Centric Compostable Paper Plates

Compostable

World Centric Compostable Paper Plates

compostable fiber with plant-based coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; compostable plates with documented PFAS-free positioning, though no third-party PFAS testing published.

BPI Certified CompostableCarbon Trust Certified

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Disposable Round Bamboo Veneer Plates

Bambu

Disposable Round Bamboo Veneer Plates

bamboo veneer (laminated wood composite)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern; bamboo veneer plates lack typical PFAS triggers, but coating composition unconfirmed.

Risky category by default

Disposable Round Bamboo Leaf Plates

Bambu

Disposable Round Bamboo Leaf Plates

Bamboo leaf laminate (natural fiber composite)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern, bamboo leaf plates are inherently low-risk, but no public PFAS testing or brand disclosure exists.

Risky category by default

Bambu Veneerware Square Bamboo Plates

Bambu

Veneerware Square Bamboo Plates

Bamboo veneer composite

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern option; bamboo plates avoid typical PFAS coating triggers, though no explicit testing disclosed.

Risky category by default

Fancy Bamboo Plates | eco-friendly party supplies

Bambu

Fancy Bamboo Plates | eco-friendly party supplies

Bamboo fiber composite

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower-concern choice; bamboo plates typically PFAS-free, but verify specific coating if any.

Risky category by default

Meri Meri Bamboo Pattern Dinner Plates

Bambu

Meri Meri Bamboo Pattern Dinner Plates

Bamboo fiber composite (likely melamine or polycarbonate resin binder)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern for PFAS risk; bamboo plates typically avoid Teflon-family coating coatings, but resin binders remain unspecified by brand.

Risky category by default

NatureZway 6" Bamboo Round Plates

Bambu

NatureZway 6" Bamboo Round Plates

Bamboo fiber composite

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern; bamboo plates unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

World Map Disposable Tableware Travel Festival Dinnerware Plates Balloons Tablecloth Adventure Retirement Party Decoration Birthday Supplies

World Tableware

World Map Disposable Tableware Travel Festival Dinnerware Plates Balloons Tablecloth Adventure Retirement Party Decoration Birthday Supplies

paper/cardboard plates, plastic/polyester tablecloth, latex balloons, paper decorations

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for typical single-use party tableware; no known PFAS-prone materials, but uncoated paper/cardboard rarely requires it.

Risky category by default

Beistle Around The World Plates

World Tableware

Beistle Around The World Plates

ceramic or melamine dinnerware (printed decoration)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for typical ceramic/melamine dinnerware, but print inks remain unclear.

Risky category by default

World Flags Travel Party Plates Set

World Tableware

World Flags Travel Party Plates Set

melamine or ceramic tableware (plates)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern; plain tableware is not a typical PFAS application, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Fun Express Flags of All Nations Dinner Plates

World Tableware

Fun Express Flags of All Nations Dinner Plates

Melamine or ceramic; printed decorative glaze

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate5 flags

Lower concern for dinner plates; melamine/ceramic base unlikely to contain PFAS, but no brand transparency.

Risky category by default

Oriental Trading Company Dart Battle Party Dessert Plates

Dart

Oriental Trading Company Dart Battle Party Dessert Plates

Paper-based disposable plates with standard coating

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower-concern disposable item; typical paper plates rarely require PFAS, but brief contact food-service use makes this a secondary-risk product.

Risky category by default

Nourish Molded Fiber Tableware Plate

Vegware

Nourish Molded Fiber Tableware Plate

Molded fiber (unbleached plant-based pulp, water-based coating)

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower concern: molded fiber with water-based coating and stated PFAS-free commitment, though independent lab verification unavailable.

OK Compost HomeFSC CertifiedPFAS-free verified (Vegware claims)

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Vegware P013N 9 Round Disposable Plate

Vegware

P013N 9 Round Disposable Plate

bagasse (sugarcane fiber) with water-based coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern choice; bagasse plate with established PFAS-free positioning, though lab-independent verification would strengthen confidence.

Vegware PFAS-free certificationMADE SAFE certified (for some lines)FSC certified

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Vegware Sustainable 6in Square Bagasse Plate

Vegware

Sustainable 6in Square Bagasse Plate

Bagasse (sugarcane fiber), no reported Teflon-family coating or grease-resistant coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower concern, bagasse plate with no known Teflon-family coating treatment.

Risky category by default

Vegware Compostable 7" Molded Fiber Paper Plates

Vegware

Compostable 7" Molded Fiber Paper Plates

molded fiber paper with plant-based water-resistant coating

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern choice; PFAS-free commitment backed by compostability standards, though no independent lab testing published.

Compostable (EN 13432)OK compost HOMEFSC certified fiber

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

150-Piece White Compostable Other Large Dinnerware Set, 10 in. Heavy Duty Disposable Plates Service Set for More Than 30

Greener Solutions

150-Piece White Compostable Other Large Dinnerware Set, 10 in. Heavy Duty Disposable Plates Service Set for More Than 30

Compostable plant-based fiber/pulp (likely sugarcane or bamboo)

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern, compostable fiber plates are unlikely to contain PFAS, but verify material sourcing with vendor.

Risky category by default

Pack of 125 Oval Plates Biodegradable Sugarcane Plates Microwavable Heavy Duty Large Plates (10 x 8 inch), White, B101cw-p, Men's

Greener Solutions

Pack of 125 Oval Plates Biodegradable Sugarcane Plates Microwavable Heavy Duty Large Plates (10 x 8 inch), White, B101cw-p, Men's

Bagasse (sugarcane fiber), uncoated

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower concern for PFAS; bagasse plates typically avoid fluorinated treatments.

Risky category by default

Sofia The First Party Pack Decorations/Tableware Including Plates/Cups/Napkins/Tablecloth, Sofia The First Birthday, Sofia Party, Sofia

Sophia by Sonja

Sofia The First Party Pack Decorations/Tableware Including Plates/Cups/Napkins/Tablecloth, Sofia The First Birthday, Sofia Party, Sofia

paper/pulp plates, cups, napkins; polyester tablecloth

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for PFAS, but standard food-contact paper/polyester lack transparency on fluorinated coatings.

Risky category by default

Lindsay Letters Josephine Pineapple Dessert Plates

Sophia by Sonja

Lindsay Letters Josephine Pineapple Dessert Plates

ceramic or glazed earthenware dessert plate

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS concern for decorative dessert plates; no known risk factors, but no public material disclosure.

Risky category by default

Tablemate Plastic Dinnerware Plates

Plate Mate

Tablemate Plastic Dinnerware Plates

polypropylene or polyethylene plastic

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower concern for basic dinnerware; no PFAS-prone coatings typical for uncoated plastic plates.

Risky category by default

Vintage Plate-Mate Paper Plate Holders: Avocado, Orange & Gold - Set of 9

Plate Mate

Vintage Plate-Mate Paper Plate Holders: Avocado, Orange & Gold - Set of 9

Paper with fabric/plastic holder grip

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower-concern product; paper plate holders are unlikely PFAS vectors, but brand discloses nothing.

Risky category by default

Tablemate Plastic Dinnerware Plates 9" White 125/Pack

Plate Mate

Tablemate Plastic Dinnerware Plates 9" White 125/Pack

Polypropylene (PP) plastic dinnerware

C
D
PFASAll
C · Moderate1 flag

Lower-concern single-use disposable; standard PP dinnerware rarely contains PFAS, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

Tablemate Plastic Dinnerware Plates

Paper Mate Tableware

Tablemate Plastic Dinnerware Plates

polypropylene or polystyrene plastic dinnerware

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate3 flags

Lower PFAS risk for uncoated plastic dinnerware, but brand transparency is absent.

Risky category by default

240 pc Bulk Emerald Green Sturdy Style 8.75 inch Dinner Plates

Paper Mate Tableware

240 pc Bulk Emerald Green Sturdy Style 8.75 inch Dinner Plates

paper/pulp-based disposable plates

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate2 flags

Lower-concern choice for single-use food contact; standard paper plates typically avoid intentional PFAS.

Risky category by default

Tablemate Plastic Dinnerware Plates 9" White 125/Pack

Paper Mate Tableware

Tablemate Plastic Dinnerware Plates 9" White 125/Pack

polystyrene or polypropylene plastic dinnerware

C
F
PFASAll
C · Moderate4 flags

Lower PFAS concern for uncoated plastic dinnerware, but verify material with retailer.

Risky category by default

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

125 Pack 9" Round Biodegradable Plates

Compostable

125 Pack 9" Round Biodegradable Plates

Compostable fiber/plant-based (likely bagasse or pulp with coating)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating composition; compostable claims don't exclude PFAS water/grease barriers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Bamboo Pulp Disposable Eco Friendly Food Tray

Bambu

Bamboo Pulp Disposable Eco Friendly Food Tray

Bamboo pulp with unspecified waterproof/grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Bambu discloses coating chemistry, PFAS risk unclear on food-contact greaseproof trays.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Walgreens Compostable Plates

Greener Solutions

Walgreens Compostable Plates

Plant-based fiber/pulp with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating composition, compostable claims don't exclude PFAS in grease barriers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Compostable Paper Plates | Pack of 50 | Plant-Based, Sustainable & Disposable Plates | 12.5" Oval | Green Paper Products | Responsible Products

Greener Solutions

Compostable Paper Plates | Pack of 50 | Plant-Based, Sustainable & Disposable Plates | 12.5" Oval | Green Paper Products | Responsible Products

Paper with unspecified coating/treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating details are disclosed, compostable paper plates often use PFAS-based grease barriers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Compostable Dessert Plate 6" 60ct 3-Pack

Greener Solutions

Compostable Dessert Plate 6" 60ct 3-Pack

compostable plant-based coating (unspecified polymer)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating details disclosed, compostable claims don't rule out PFAS in barrier layers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Chinet Classic Dinner Paper Plates

Chinet

Classic Dinner Paper Plates

Paper with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Chinet discloses coating chemistry; grease-resistant paper plates commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Chinet Classic White Dinner Plates

Chinet

Classic White Dinner Plates

Molded fiber (bleached kraft pulp) with coating

F
F · High PFAS

Lower PFAS risk likely, but grease-resistant coating unspecified, request transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Chinet Classic Premium Dinner Paper Plates

Chinet

Classic Premium Dinner Paper Plates

Coated paper with grease-resistant treatment (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Chinet directly, PFAS risk unclear due to undisclosed grease-resistant coating.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dixie 8.5" Paper Plates

Dixie

8.5" Paper Plates

paper with grease-resistant coating (likely fluorinated)

F
F · High PFAS

Standard coated paper plate with PFAS risk unclear; safer alternatives (uncoated, compostable) exist.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dixie Disposable Paper Plates

Dixie

Disposable Paper Plates

Paper with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact manufacturer, grease-resistant coating composition is undisclosed.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dixie Everyday Heavy Duty Disposable Plates

Dixie

Everyday Heavy Duty Disposable Plates

Paperboard with grease-resistant coating (composition undisclosed)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Dixie directly, grease-resistant coatings often use PFAS, but the brand won't say.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hefty Supreme 3-Compartment Foam Plates 10 1/4" 200 ct.

Hefty

Supreme 3-Compartment Foam Plates 10 1/4" 200 ct.

expanded polystyrene foam with proprietary grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, foam plates with grease-resistant coating present moderate PFAS concern; brand provides no disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hefty Supreme Foam Plates 6" 320 Count

Hefty

Supreme Foam Plates 6" 320 Count

polystyrene foam with grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip if PFAS-conscious; foam plates with grease barriers often contain legacy PFAS, and Hefty provides no disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hefty Everyday Soak Proof Disposable Plates

Hefty

Everyday Soak Proof Disposable Plates

Coated paperboard with grease-resistant finish (coating type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Hefty directly, grease-resistant coating origin unknown.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hefty Super Weight 8 7/8-inch Foam Plate, 220-count

Hefty

Super Weight 8 7/8-inch Foam Plate, 220-count

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, presumed grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you confirm Hefty has eliminated fluorinated coatings, foam plates often carry grease-resistant PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hefty Paper Plates Assorted Designs 15 ct

Hefty

Paper Plates Assorted Designs 15 ct

Paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating is disclosed, grease-resistant paper plates commonly use PFAS-based treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hefty Compostable Printed Paper Plates

Hefty

Compostable Printed Paper Plates

Paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating fully disclosed, compostable alone doesn't rule out PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hefty Everyday Soak Proof Foam Plates

Hefty

Everyday Soak Proof Foam Plates

expanded polystyrene foam with liquid-repellent coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, foam plate with unknown water/grease coating carries PFAS risk Hefty won't disclose.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Amazon Basics Everyday Disposable Paper Plates

AmazonBasics

Amazon Basics Everyday Disposable Paper Plates

bleached paperboard with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, disposable plates rarely warrant PFAS risk.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Amazon Basics Ultra Disposable Paper Plates

AmazonBasics

Amazon Basics Ultra Disposable Paper Plates

bleached paper with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant paper plates carry PFAS risk.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Amazon Basics Everyday Paper Plates, 8.62 Inch, Disposable, 200 Count, 100 Count (Pack of 1)

AmazonBasics

Amazon Basics Everyday Paper Plates, 8.62 Inch, Disposable, 200 Count, 100 Count (Pack of 1)

bleached virgin fiber with grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, grease-resistant paper plates commonly use fluorinated treatments; no brand disclosure.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Amazon Basics Everyday Paper Disposable Party Plates, 8.62 Inch, 100 Count

AmazonBasics

Amazon Basics Everyday Paper Disposable Party Plates, 8.62 Inch, 100 Count

Paper with grease/moisture-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you confirm coating details, typical disposable plates often use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Amazon Basics Ultra Paper Plates, 8.62 Inch, Disposable, 64 Count, Packaging May Vary

AmazonBasics

Amazon Basics Ultra Paper Plates, 8.62 Inch, Disposable, 64 Count, Packaging May Vary

paper with likely fluorinated water/grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless you confirm grease-resistance coating is PFAS-free, Amazon Basics doesn't disclose.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Amazon Basics Everyday Paper Plates, 10 Inch, Disposable, 100 Count

AmazonBasics

Amazon Basics Everyday Paper Plates, 10 Inch, Disposable, 100 Count

bleached paper with unspecified grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, grease-resistant coatings on disposable plates often contain PFAS; no transparency from brand.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Hefty Ecosave Compostable Paper Plates

Compostable

Hefty Ecosave Compostable Paper Plates

Paper with unspecified grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until composition is transparent, compostable claims don't guarantee PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Meri Meri Compostable Party Plates

Compostable

Meri Meri Compostable Party Plates

Plant-based fibre/pulp with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry; compostable claims don't rule out PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Comfy Package 10 Inch Heavy-Duty Compostable Paper Plates

Compostable

Comfy Package 10 Inch Heavy-Duty Compostable Paper Plates

paper with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless manufacturer discloses coating chemistry, compostable claims alone don't address PFAS in grease barriers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Comfy Package 9 Inch Heavy-Duty Compostable Sugarcane Paper Plates

Compostable

Comfy Package 9 Inch Heavy-Duty Compostable Sugarcane Paper Plates

Sugarcane bagasse pulp (likely coated for water/grease resistance)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-risk choice, but waterproof coating source unclear, contact maker for specifics.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Bambu Round Veneerware Bamboo Disposable Plates

Bambu

Round Veneerware Bamboo Disposable Plates

Bamboo veneer with unspecified food-contact coating/finish

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact brand for coating disclosure before purchasing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Classic World Map Paper Plates

World Tableware

Classic World Map Paper Plates

Paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, typical single-use plates likely contain PFAS-based grease barriers; no transparency available.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

50 Pcs Travel Paper Plates Disposable Around The World Map Tableware

World Tableware

50 Pcs Travel Paper Plates Disposable Around The World Map Tableware

paper with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, disposable paper plates commonly use PFAS-based water-repellent coating coatings; brand offers no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

DHG Professional Paper Plates 9" 100 ct

World Tableware

DHG Professional Paper Plates 9" 100 ct

paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified fluorochemistry)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless brand confirms PFAS-free; grease-resistant coating likely contains legacy or replacement fluorochemicals.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

World Map Paper Plates

World Tableware

World Map Paper Plates

bleached paper with water/grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating is disclosed, grease-resistant paper plates commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

8 Count Dart Battle Party Paper Dessert Plates 7-Inch Target Design for Kids' Birthday

Dart

8 Count Dart Battle Party Paper Dessert Plates 7-Inch Target Design for Kids' Birthday

Coated paper (unspecified grease/moisture barrier)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip if concerned about PFAS in food contact; opt for uncoated paper or certified alternatives.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Battle Party Paper Dinner Plates

Dart

Battle Party Paper Dinner Plates

coated paperboard with grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless brand confirms no PFAS in grease barrier.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Bare Eco-Forward Clay-coated Paper Dinnerware Plate

Dart

Bare Eco-Forward Clay-coated Paper Dinnerware Plate

clay-coated paper (grease-resistant barrier coating unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Lower PFAS concern than traditional coated dinnerware, but coating composition not disclosed, buy with caution.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Concorde Foam Plate

Dart

Concorde Foam Plate

Polystyrene foam with grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Foam plates carry moderate PFAS concern due to grease barriers, choose ceramic or compostable alternatives if possible.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Quiet Classic 9" 3 Compartment White Laminated Plate

Dart

Quiet Classic 9" 3 Compartment White Laminated Plate

laminated paperboard (grease-resistant coating unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless Dart discloses coating; laminated food plates often contain PFAS-based grease barriers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Foam Plate

Dart

Foam Plate

expanded polystyrene foam with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, grease-resistant foam plates commonly use PFAS; Dart discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dart Quiet Classic Laminated Foam Dinnerware Plate

Dart

Quiet Classic Laminated Foam Dinnerware Plate

Laminated foam with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, laminated foam dinnerware often uses PFAS-based water barriers; Dart provides no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Dinner Plates and Vines

Huhtamaki

Dinner Plates and Vines

Coated paperboard/plastic laminate with unspecified grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip pending transparency, grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS; Huhtamaki has not disclosed coating composition.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Verdict Classic Molded Fiber Paper Plates

Huhtamaki

Verdict Classic Molded Fiber Paper Plates

molded fiber (recycled paper) with undisclosed grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless brand confirms PFAS-free; grease-resistant coatings on food contact are a known PFAS vector.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

HUHTAMAKI Paper Dinnerware Plate 21217

Huhtamaki

Paper Dinnerware Plate 21217

Paperboard with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Huhtamaki, grease-resistant paper plates commonly use PFAS but brand won't disclose.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

HUHTAMAKI Heavyweight Round Plate

Huhtamaki

Heavyweight Round Plate

Molded fiber pulp (likely bleached) with grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until Huhtamaki discloses coating chemistry; grease-resistant foodware commonly treated with PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Chinet Molded Fiber Dinnerware Plate

Huhtamaki

Chinet Molded Fiber Dinnerware Plate

molded fiber (pressed plant pulp) with water-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Lower concern, but water-resistance coating source unknown, contact Huhtamaki for specifics.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Huhtamaki Lunch Paper Plates, 8.75 inch, Chinet White, 125 Count, Size: 9 inch

Huhtamaki

Lunch Paper Plates, 8.75 inch, Chinet White, 125 Count, Size: 9 inch

bleached paperboard with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until manufacturer discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant paper plates commonly use PFAS-based water repellents.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Huhtamaki Chinet White Heavyweight Plastic Plate 9" - 500/Case

Huhtamaki

Chinet White Heavyweight Plastic Plate 9" - 500/Case

Polystyrene (PS) with grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Moderate concern: heavyweight disposable plates typically have grease-resistant treatments; Huhtamaki has not publicly disclosed PFAS status.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

GoldenGifts Heavyweight Plastic Plates

Huhtamaki

GoldenGifts Heavyweight Plastic Plates

Plastic (likely polypropylene or polyethylene) with possible grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless brand discloses coating composition, heavyweight disposable plates often use PFAS-based grease barriers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Vegware Molded Fiber Compostable Tableware Plate

Vegware

Molded Fiber Compostable Tableware Plate

molded fiber (bagasse/wood pulp) with proprietary water/grease barrier coating

F
F · High PFAS

Molded fiber is inherently lower PFAS risk, but Vegware's barrier coating composition is not publicly disclosed, verify direct with brand before purchasing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Vegware Disposable Plate VPSQ-08N

Vegware

Disposable Plate VPSQ-08N

sugarcane bagasse / plant-fiber composite with water-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Lower-concern option; plant-fiber base is inherently PFAS-risk-low, but grease resistance coating warrants caution.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

6 Inch, 125 Count Compostable Disposable Paper Plates for Dessert, Cake, Appetizer, White

Greener Solutions

6 Inch, 125 Count Compostable Disposable Paper Plates for Dessert, Cake, Appetizer, White

Paper with likely fluorinated water/grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip unless brand discloses coating chemistry, compostable claim doesn't guarantee PFAS-free.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Compostable Paper Plates

Greener Solutions

Compostable Paper Plates

Paper with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until the brand discloses coating chemistry, compostable claims don't guarantee PFAS absence.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Spritz 20ct Floral Greenery Snack Paper Plates

Greener Solutions

Spritz 20ct Floral Greenery Snack Paper Plates

paper with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating is disclosed, grease-resistant paper plates carry PFAS risk without transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sofia Princess Themed Birthday Disposable Tableware - 7 Inch Paper Plates Party Supply Decorations

Sophia by Sonja

Sofia Princess Themed Birthday Disposable Tableware - 7 Inch Paper Plates Party Supply Decorations

paper plate with likely water/grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, uncoated or PFAS-free paper plates available; coating source unclear.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Cute Sophia paper plate

Sophia by Sonja

Cute Sophia paper plate

Paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip due to unspecified grease-resistant coating; PFAS risk in food-contact paper is real but brand discloses nothing.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

8 inch Beautifully Designed Blue Floral Paper Plates - Luxury Disposable Tableware 420 counts

Sophia by Sonja

8 inch Beautifully Designed Blue Floral Paper Plates - Luxury Disposable Tableware 420 counts

paper with unspecified water/grease-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating composition, disposable plates often use PFAS-based grease barriers.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Scalloped Paper Plates

Sophia by Sonja

Scalloped Paper Plates

Paper with grease-resistant coating (type unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating composition, grease-resistant paper often uses PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Paperproducts Design 7" Soho Paper Dessert Plate

Sophia by Sonja

Paperproducts Design 7" Soho Paper Dessert Plate

paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating disclosed, many paper plates use PFAS for grease resistance.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Sweet Dreams Plates - 24 paper plates

Sophia by Sonja

Sweet Dreams Plates - 24 paper plates

paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until brand discloses coating chemistry, grease-resistant paper plates commonly use PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Member's Mark Ultra 8.5" Printed Paper Plates

Plate Mate

Member's Mark Ultra 8.5" Printed Paper Plates

Printed paper with unspecified grease/moisture-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating details are disclosed; printed paper plates often use PFAS-based repellents.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Artstyle Patriotic Oval Paper Plates

Plate Mate

Artstyle Patriotic Oval Paper Plates

Paper with grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, grease-resistant paper plates carry PFAS risk; brand offers no transparency.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Great Value Ultra Paper Plates

Plate Mate

Great Value Ultra Paper Plates

bleached paper with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip or contact Walmart for coating details, grease-resistant paper plates commonly use fluorinated treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Party City Modern Birthday Paper Plates

Plate Mate

Party City Modern Birthday Paper Plates

bleached paper with unspecified water-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, uncoated alternative plates offer lower risk; no transparency on coating chemistry.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Up & Up Heavy Duty White Paper Plates

Plate Mate

Up & Up Heavy Duty White Paper Plates

Bleached wood pulp with water/grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating is disclosed, paper plates routinely use PFAS-based water-repellent coating treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Pavilion Paper Salad and Dessert Plates 8pk

Paper Mate Tableware

Pavilion Paper Salad and Dessert Plates 8pk

paper with likely fluorinated water-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip, paper plates likely coated with grease-resistant treatment; brand discloses nothing about PFAS content.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Amscan Octagonal Premium Paper Plates

Paper Mate Tableware

Amscan Octagonal Premium Paper Plates

paper with unspecified coating/treatment

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating is disclosed, grease-resistant paper plates commonly use PFAS-based treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Way to Celebrate! Paper Dinner Plates

Paper Mate Tableware

Way to Celebrate! Paper Dinner Plates

Paper with grease-resistant coating (composition unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until manufacturer clarifies coating, grease-resistant food packaging often contains PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Boardwalk Paper Dinnerware Plate

Paper Mate Tableware

Boardwalk Paper Dinnerware Plate

bleached paper with unknown grease/water-resistant coating

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coatings are disclosed; paper dinnerware commonly uses fluorinated treatments.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

Silver Dinner Paper Plates

Paper Mate Tableware

Silver Dinner Paper Plates

paperboard with water/grease-resistant coating (unspecified)

F
F · High PFAS

Skip until coating is disclosed; standard dinnerware coatings often contain PFAS.

Waterproof or stain-proof treatment

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