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Plastic-Free Rating
Cleaning
Mainstream Brand
Cleaning·Arm and Hammer

Pure Baking Soda (5 lb)

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
Pure sodium bicarbonate. No synthetic chemicals, no fragrances. Most popular baking soda brand. An effective, safe cleaning agent.
PFR Approved

5 lb pure baking soda. No synthetic chemicals, no fragrances. An effective, safe cleaning agent.

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
10
Packaging
9
Transparency
10
Durability
9

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional cleaning products contain synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals that off-gas into indoor air.

Synthetic Plastic Content
0%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Arm and Hammer baking soda is pure sodium bicarbonate — no synthetic chemicals, no fragrances. An effective, safe cleaning agent for scrubbing, deodorizing, and more.

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