Best Of
Best Plastic-Free Brands — Products Without Plastic Packaging
The best plastic-free brands offering products in glass, metal, paper, or compostable packaging. Reducing plastic pollution one purchase at a time.
Best Plastic-Free Brands
Only 9% of plastic ever produced has been recycled. The rest sits in landfills, breaks down into microplastics in our oceans and soil, and shows up in our blood, lungs, and placentas. These brands have designed plastic out of their products and packaging entirely—using glass, metal, paper, bamboo, and compostable alternatives that don't contribute to the plastic crisis.
What We Look For
- Plastic-free primary packaging — Glass jars, aluminum tins, paper wraps, bamboo containers, or compostable pouches for the product container itself
- Plastic-free shipping materials — Paper tape, cardboard inserts, compostable mailers. Eliminating plastic from the product but shipping it in bubble wrap and poly mailers defeats the purpose
- No microplastics in formulations — For personal care and cleaning products, no polyethylene beads, nylon, PMMA, or other plastic polymers used as exfoliants, texturizers, or film-formers
- Durable alternatives — Products designed for reuse (stainless steel, glass, silicone where appropriate) rather than single-use plastic disposables
- Honest about limitations — Some brands can't eliminate every piece of plastic (pump mechanisms, safety seals). We value transparency about what's achievable and the plan to improve
Our Standards
Every plastic-free brand here has made meaningful commitments to eliminating plastic from their operations.
- Primary packaging free from plastic (glass, metal, paper, or compostable materials)
- Clean product formulations—plastic-free packaging doesn't excuse toxic ingredients
- Transparent about their packaging materials and any remaining plastic in their supply chain
Choosing plastic-free is a direct way to reduce your contribution to the plastic crisis. These brands make it practical.
How we vet
What we look for
Plastic-free primary packaging
Glass jars, aluminum tins, paper wraps, bamboo containers, or compostable pouches for the product container itself
Plastic-free shipping materials
Paper tape, cardboard inserts, compostable mailers. Eliminating plastic from the product but shipping it in bubble wrap and poly mailers defeats the purpose
No microplastics in formulations
For personal care and cleaning products, no polyethylene beads, nylon, PMMA, or other plastic polymers used as exfoliants, texturizers, or film-formers
Durable alternatives
Products designed for reuse (stainless steel, glass, silicone where appropriate) rather than single-use plastic disposables
Honest about limitations
Some brands can't eliminate every piece of plastic (pump mechanisms, safety seals). We value transparency about what's achievable and the plan to improve
Quick picks
Fast picks from this list
Best for nationwide shipping
Green Llama
Ships nationwide, making this pick accessible beyond local markets.
Most credentialed pick
Meliora Cleaning Products
Stacks the strongest third-party certification footprint in this set.
Most established brand
Dropps
Has one of the longest operating histories in this group.
Directory matches
The brands on this list
Bite Toothpaste Bits
Los Angeles, CABite revolutionized toothpaste with their innovative Toothpaste Bits - dry tablets that eliminate plastic waste and harmful ingredients. Founded by former surf …
Blueland
New York, NYBlueland eliminates single-use plastic with innovative tablet-based cleaning formulas. Their starter kits include reusable bottles that you refill forever with …
Dropps
Philadelphia, PADropps is a B Corp certified company offering eco-friendly laundry and dish detergent pods made with biobased formulas. Their products come in recyclable …
Ethique
Christchurch, N/AEthique is a New Zealand-based B Corp creating plastic-free, concentrated bars for laundry, haircare, skincare, and body care. Their waterless formulations …
Everist
New York, NYEverist revolutionized haircare with waterless, concentrated formulas that eliminate plastic waste and unnecessary water. Their innovative paste format delivers …
Georganics Natural Oral Care
London, UKGeorganics is an independent UK-based natural oral care brand founded to combat plastic waste and provide effective, natural alternatives to conventional oral …
Green Llama
Knoxville, TNGreen Llama was founded in 2021 by Kay Baker (Occupational Therapist) and Dr. Matt Keasey, PhD (materials scientist), a husband-and-wife team passionate about …
Leaf Shave
Los Angeles, CALeaf Shave designs modern, plastic-free shaving tools built to last a lifetime. Founded by two friends frustrated with disposable razor waste, Leaf creates …
Meliora Cleaning Products
Chicago, ILMeliora Cleaning Products was founded in 2013 by Kate Jakubas and Mike Mayer, a husband-and-wife team of engineers who wanted to create cleaning and laundry …
Meliora Laundry Products
Iowa City, IAMeliora's laundry line features plastic-free powder detergents and oxygen brighteners that are highly concentrated and effective. Their refill system eliminates …
Plaine Products
Cleveland, OHPlaine Products pioneered a truly circular refill system for personal care. Their aluminum bottles are shipped back and forth for cleaning and refilling, …
Puresteel
Austin, TXPuresteel is an Austin, TX-based company building completely plastic-free kitchen appliances, starting with a drip-style coffee maker. Founded by a former …
Tru Earth
Vancouver, BCTru Earth revolutionizes laundry with ultra-concentrated eco-strips that eliminate plastic jugs and reduce transportation emissions. Based in Vancouver, this …
FAQ
Questions shoppers usually ask
How do you choose the best plastic-free brands?
We combine the page filter with our editorial standards: ingredient quality, sourcing transparency, certifications, and ownership context all matter.
How many brands currently match this list?
13 brands currently match this page’s criteria in the directory, and the set updates as new brands are vetted.
Does being listed here mean every product from a brand is perfect?
No. These pages are a starting point for cleaner options, but formulas, sourcing, and product lines can change. Always verify the current label and ownership context before buying.
Know a brand we should add?
We’re always looking for vetted clean brands to feature in the directory.
Submit a Brand →