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Plastic-Free Rating
Clothing
Clothing·Allbirds

Tree Runners Shoes

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
Made from eucalyptus tree fiber (TENCEL Lyocell) and recycled materials. No PFAS. Allbirds is transparent about their materials. A solid choice for sustainable footwear.
PFR Recommended

Shoes made from eucalyptus tree fiber (TENCEL Lyocell) and recycled materials. No PFAS. Allbirds is transparent about their material sourcing.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
8
Packaging
8
Transparency
9
Durability
7

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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Clothing is in contact with skin for 16+ hours daily. Conventional clothing contains PFAS stain-resistant treatments, formaldehyde anti-wrinkle finishes, synthetic dyes, and flame retardants. These chemicals are absorbed through skin and inhaled from off-gassing fabrics.

Why We Recommend This Product

Allbirds' Tree Runners use eucalyptus TENCEL Lyocell — a sustainable, non-toxic material. No PFAS treatments. Allbirds is one of the most transparent footwear brands about their materials and environmental impact.

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