Plastic Footprint Directory

Small changes, big impact

Know the plastic behind the products you buy.

Every product is scored 1 to 10 on its plastic footprint: packaging, recyclability, reuse, microplastics and lifecycle. And for the worst offenders, we suggest lower-plastic alternatives you can buy instead.

1 is the lowest plastic footprint we measure. 10 is the highest.

This directory is new and growing. We add products and update scores regularly. If something's missing or looks off, tell us, we'd love to hear from you.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Food & Drink Bee's Wrap Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps
Plastic-FreeCompostableReusable

Organic cotton coated with beeswax, plant oils, and tree resin. Mold it to dishes with the warmth of your hands. Washable and lasts about a year. Certified B Corp with GOTS organic cotton.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Personal Care Bite Toothpaste bits
Plastic-FreeRefillable Glass JarVegan +2

Toothpaste tablets in a refillable glass jar, refilled from compostable pouches.

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2/10 Low plastic$
Home & Cleaning Blueland All-purpose cleaner (refill tablet)
Plastic-Free TabletsRefillablePlant-Based

A forever spray bottle plus plastic-free cleaning tablets. The sprays carry EPA Safer Choice.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Home & Cleaning Blueland Cloud Cloths Plastic-Free Microfiber Alternative
Plastic-FreePlant-BasedReusable

Made from plant fibers, giving microfiber-style dust performance without shedding plastic into your laundry. Machine-washable.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Home & Cleaning Blueland Dish Soap Powder
Plastic-FreePlant-Based

Highly concentrated powder you scoop onto your sponge. No plastic packaging and no water shipped. B Corp, Cradle to Cradle, and Climate Neutral certified.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Home & Cleaning Blueland Dishwasher Tablets
Plastic-FreePVA-FreeRefillable

PVA-free dishwasher tablets in a refillable steel tin. EPA Safer Choice and EWG Verified, shipped in compostable packaging.

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2/10 Low plastic$
Home & Cleaning Blueland Glass and Mirror Cleaner Tablets
RefillablePlant-Based

Streak-free formula in tablet form. Drop one in a refillable bottle and add water. Same B Corp, Cradle to Cradle, and EPA Safer Choice promise.

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2/10 Low plastic$
Personal Care Blueland Hand soap (refill tablet)
Plastic-Free RefillsPlant-BasedRefillable

A forever bottle you fill with water, plus plastic-free tablet refills. The hand soap carries EPA Safer Choice.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Home & Cleaning Blueland Laundry Tablets
Plastic-FreePVA-FreeRefillable

Concentrated tablets in a refillable steel tin, with no PVA film and no plastic jug. EPA Safer Choice, EWG Verified, and B Corp certified.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Home & Cleaning Blueland Plant-Based Plastic-Free Sponge
Plastic-FreeCompostablePlant-Based

Made from cellulose and loofah with no polyurethane and no microplastics. Composts at end of life.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Home & Cleaning Blueland Wool Dryer Balls
Plastic-FreeReusablePlant-Based

100% New Zealand wool balls that soften fabrics and cut drying time by about 25%. Add essential oils for scent. Last over 1,000 loads.

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2/10 Low plastic$$
Home & Cleaning Branch Basics Dishwasher tablets
Plastic-FreeFragrance-FreePlant & Mineral Based

Plastic-free dishwasher tablets with no plastic film, fragrance-free, from a fully disclosed plant and mineral formula.

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2/10 Low plastic$$
Home & Cleaning Branch Basics Laundry detergent (powder)
Plastic-FreeFragrance-FreePlant & Mineral Based

A plastic-free, fragrance-free laundry powder, plant and mineral based, about 120 loads per 4 lb.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Personal Care Caboo Bamboo and Sugarcane Toilet Paper
Plastic-FreeTree-FreePlant-Based

Tree-free, made from fast-growing bamboo and sugarcane bagasse, with FSC-certified fiber and plastic-free shipping. Soft 3-ply.

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1/10 Low plastic$$$$
Food & Drink Caraway Glass Food Storage Set
Plastic-FreePFAS-FreeNon-Toxic +1

Borosilicate glass containers with glass lids, so no plastic touches food. Stackable and oven-safe, independently lab-tested for toxic substances.

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8/10 High plastic$
Home & Cleaning Liquid detergent in a large plastic jug
Single-UseVirgin Plastic Jug

A format-level entry. Standard liquid detergent in a large single-use plastic jug, mostly water.

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8/10 High plastic$
Personal Care Liquid shampoo in a virgin plastic bottle
Single-UseVirgin Plastic

A format-level entry, not a single brand. Standard liquid shampoo sold in a single-use virgin plastic bottle.

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4/10 Medium plastic$$$
Kitchen COSORI Iconic Stainless Steel 6.5 Qt Smart Air Fryer
PFAS-FreeCeramic Nonstick BasketStainless Steel Body +2

A stainless steel air fryer with a PFAS-free ceramic-coated basket. COSORI states the body is 96% metal by visible area, which keeps plastic in the build low.

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4/10 Medium plastic$$
Kitchen COSORI TurboBlaze 9-in-1 6 Qt Air Fryer
PFAS-FreeCeramic NonstickBPA-Free +1

A compact basket air fryer with a PFAS-free ceramic-coated basket and crisper plate. The food-contact surface is PFAS-free, while the housing is mostly plastic.

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3/10 Medium plastic$$$
Baby & Family Coterie Plant-Based Wet Wipes
Plastic-FreePlant-BasedFragrance-Free

Made from 100% plant fibers with no plastic. Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and EWG Verified.

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4/10 Medium plastic$$$
Kitchen Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill (TOA-70NAS)
Stainless Steel BasketStainless Steel InteriorCeramic Grill Plate

A stainless steel air fryer toaster oven. The air-fry basket is bare stainless steel, so the air-frying surface has no coating, but Cuisinart has not published a formal PFAS-free statement.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Personal Care Dental Lace Refillable Silk Floss
Plastic-FreePFAS-FreeCompostable +1

Biodegradable silk floss in a refillable glass dispenser, so you buy refills, not new packaging. PFAS-free. (Silk is not vegan; Dental Lace also sells a plant-based PLA version, which is a bioplastic.)

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9/10 High plastic$
Personal Care Single-use plastic razor
Single-UseVirgin PlasticNon-Recyclable

A format-level entry. Disposable razors mix virgin plastic and metal in a non-recyclable body and are thrown away after a few uses.

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3/10 Medium plastic$
Home & Cleaning Dropps Laundry pods
Plastic-Free Outer PackagingPlant-BasedCardboard Packaging

Laundry pods in plastic-free cardboard packaging. The outer packaging is plastic-free, but the pod film itself is a synthetic polymer.

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5/10 Medium plastic$$$
Baby & Family DYPER Bamboo Diapers
Plant-BasedBambooCarbon Neutral (offsets)

Made from sustainably sourced bamboo viscose with no chlorine, latex, or PVC. Optional ReDyper composting service. Carbon-neutral delivery via purchased offsets.

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3/10 Medium plastic$
Pets Earth Rated Compostable Plant-Based Poop Bags
Plant-BasedCompostable

Plant-based, TUV Austria OK Compost Home certified bags (note: Earth Rated also sells conventional polyethylene bags, so buy the compostable version). Strong and leak-proof.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Personal Care Ethique Shampoo bar
Plastic-FreeVeganCruelty-Free +2

A concentrated, plastic-free shampoo bar in home-compostable paperboard. No bottle and no added water, so one bar replaces several liquid bottles.

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2/10 Low plastic$$
Food & Drink FinalStraw Reusable Folding Stainless Steel Straw
Stainless SteelReusable

Collapsible stainless steel straw that folds into a keychain case and comes with a cleaning squeegee. The original folding-straw brand.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Personal Care Georganics Mineral toothpaste
Plastic-FreeGlass JarVegan +1

A mineral toothpaste in a recyclable glass jar with a compostable kraft box. Vegan and fully disclosed.

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4/10 Medium plastic$$$
Kitchen GreenPan Bistro 9-in-1 Air Fry Oven
PFAS-FreePTFE-FreePFOA-Free +2

A stainless steel air fry oven coated with GreenPan Thermolon ceramic nonstick. GreenPan states the food-contact coating is free of PFAS including PTFE and PFOA.

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2/10 Low plastic$
Home & Cleaning Grove Co. Bamboo Dish Brush with Replaceable Head
Plastic-FreePlastic NeutralPlant-Based

FSC-certified bamboo handle with a replaceable plant-fiber head, so you replace just the head, not the whole brush. B Corp certified and Plastic Neutral via rePurpose Global.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Personal Care HiBAR Shampoo bar
Plastic-Free PackagingVegan (most bars)Cruelty-Free

A solid shampoo bar in recyclable paper, no plastic bottle. Free of sulfates, silicones, and parabens.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Personal Care Huppy Toothpaste tablets
Plastic-FreeRefillable TinCompostable Refills +3

Toothpaste tablets in a refillable tin, refilled from compostable paper pouches. Vegan and SLS-free.

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1/10 Low plastic$
Food & Drink If You Care 100% Recycled Aluminum Foil
RecycledPlastic-FreeVegan

Made from 100% post-consumer recycled aluminum, which uses 95% less energy than virgin foil. FSC-certified packaging and it performs like conventional foil.

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2/10 Low plastic$$$
Food & Drink Klean Kanteen Classic Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle
Plastic-FreeStainless SteelBPA-Free

Pioneer of the reusable bottle category. Climate Neutral certified, 1% for the Planet member, and a founding B Corp. Food-grade 18/8 stainless steel with no plastic in the bottle body.

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1/10 Low plastic$$$$
Personal Care Leaf Shave Pivot-Head Safety Razor
Plastic-FreeStainless SteelMade in USA

The first pivoting-head safety razor, giving the familiar feel of a cartridge razor with recyclable steel blades. Made in the USA with a lifetime guarantee.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Personal Care Lush Naked shampoo bar
Packaging-FreeVegetarianMany Vegan +1

A solid shampoo bar sold naked with no packaging at all. Handmade, with a vegetarian range and many vegan options.

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1/10 Low plastic$$$
Personal Care Marley's Monsters Reusable Cotton Facial Rounds
Plastic-FreeReusableCompostable

Soft cotton flannel rounds with a mesh wash bag, good for hundreds of uses each. B Corp certified, handmade in Oregon by a small woman-owned business.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Personal Care Marley's Monsters UNtissues Reusable Cotton Hankies
Plastic-FreeReusableCompostable

Soft double-layer flannel cotton hankies that wash and reuse for years. B Corp certified, handmade in Oregon by a small woman-owned business.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Home & Cleaning Marley's Monsters Washable Reusable Sponges
Plastic-FreeCompostableReusable

100% cotton flannel sponges that wash and reuse for years. B Corp certified, 1% for the Planet member, handmade in Oregon by a small woman-owned business. Compostable at end of life.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Home & Cleaning Meliora Laundry powder
Plastic-FreeLow-Waste Refill PouchesPlant-Based +1

A plastic-free laundry powder in low-waste refill packaging, with every ingredient on the label.

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3/10 Medium plastic$$
Kitchen Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Glass Air Fryer
PFAS-FreePTFE-FreeBorosilicate Glass +1

A pod-style air fryer that cooks directly in borosilicate glass containers, so the food-contact surface is glass rather than a coating. SharkNinja states the glass is free of PFAS, PTFE, and nonstick coatings.

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4/10 Medium plastic$$$
Kitchen Our Place Wonder Oven
PFAS-FreePTFE-FreePFOA-Free +2

A 6-in-1 air fryer toaster oven with a stainless interior and a ceramic-coated bake pan. Our Place states the interior and interior accessories are made without PFAS and PTFE.

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2/10 Low plastic$
Personal Care Plaine Products Refillable Body Wash
RefillableAluminium BottleMade in USA

Subscribe and a refill aluminum bottle arrives when you are running low, and you ship your empty back free. A certified B Corp, made in the USA, and rated low-hazard on EWG Skin Deep.

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1/10 Low plastic$$$$
Food & Drink PlanetBox Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Box
Plastic-FreeStainless SteelReusable +1

Compartmentalized stainless steel bento with a magnetic lid that lasts a decade or more. Trays use certified post-consumer recycled stainless steel.

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1/10 Low plastic$
Food & Drink Pukka Herbs Organic Herbal Tea Bags
Plastic-FreeCompostable

Organic herbal blends in plastic-free tea bags where the bag, string, and tag are all biodegradable. B Corp and FairWild certified for ethical wild-herb sourcing.

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1/10 Low plastic$$$
Food & Drink Pura Kiki Kids Stainless Steel Bottle
Plastic-FreeBPA-FreeStainless Steel +1

Medical-grade stainless steel with 100% silicone seals and sleeves, so there are zero plastic touch points. MADE SAFE certified.

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3/10 Medium plastic$$$
Home & Cleaning Repurpose Compostable Trash Bags
Plant-BasedCompostable

Plant-based compostable trash bags. BPI Certified to break down in industrial compost, and strong enough for kitchen use.

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1/10 Low plastic$$$
Personal Care Saalt Menstrual Cup
Plastic-FreeFDA-registeredWomen-Owned +1

Medical-grade silicone cup that lasts up to ten years. B Corp certified and woman-owned, with 2% of profits going to global period-poverty work.

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1/10 Low plastic$
Food & Drink Simply Gum Natural Chewing Gum
Plastic-FreeVeganPlant-Based

Made from chicle, actual tree sap, instead of synthetic plastic gum base. Six natural flavors in plastic-free packaging.

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8/10 High plastic$
Food & Drink Bottled water in virgin PET
Single-UseVirgin PET

A format-level entry and our worst-case reference. Single-use bottled water in virgin PET that sheds micro and nanoplastics directly into the water you drink, on top of heavy single-use plastic waste.

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3/10 Medium plastic$
Personal Care The Humble Co. Adult Bamboo Toothbrush
Plant-Based HandleVeganCruelty-Free

FSC-certified bamboo handle with BPA-free bristles. Every purchase funds oral care for kids in need through the Humble Smile Foundation.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Personal Care The Humble Co. Bamboo Cotton Swabs
Plastic-FreeVeganCruelty-Free

FSC-certified bamboo sticks with organic cotton tips, in plastic-free packaging. Every purchase funds dental care for kids in need.

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4/10 Medium plastic$$$$
Kitchen Typhur Dome 2 Smart Air Fryer
PFAS-FreePTFE-FreePFOA-Free +3

A large flat air fryer with a ceramic-coated tray. Typhur states the coating is PFAS-free, PTFE-free, PFOA-free, and BPA-free, with no titanium dioxide or silicon dioxide.

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1/10 Low plastic$$
Food & Drink U-Konserve Stainless Steel Snack Container
Plastic-FreeBPA-FreeStainless Steel +1

Leak-resistant stainless steel containers with silicone lids. Dishwasher-safe and built to last decades. A 1% for the Planet member.

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2/10 Low plastic$$
Personal Care Wild Refillable deodorant
RefillableSingle-Use Plastic FreeAluminium Case +3

A natural deodorant in a refillable aluminium case, with refills made from compostable bamboo pulp. Single-use plastic free.

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Melissa Walker, founder of Thriving Sustainably

Hi, I’m Melissa-founder of Thriving Sustainably

Melissa Walker is the founder of Thriving Sustainably. A mom who started reading the labels after learning how much microplastic ends up in our bodies, she co-leads the environmental pillar of a Fortune 500 company’s employee sustainability program and rates brands against public certification databases so families can lower their microplastic exposure without the guesswork.