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Plastic-Free Rating
Office & School
Mainstream Brand
Office & School·Crayola

Crayons (64-Count)

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
AP Certified non-toxic. No harmful chemicals. Crayola is the most popular crayon brand in the US. AP Certified means the product has been evaluated by toxicologists and found to be non-toxic.
PFR Recommended

64-count crayons. AP Certified non-toxic. Crayola is the most popular crayon brand in the US.

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
7
Packaging
5
Transparency
7
Durability
7

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

Office and school supplies contain phthalates (in vinyl binders, folders, and backpacks), BPA (in thermal receipt paper), and VOCs (in markers, glues, and correction fluid). Children spend 6-8 hours per day in school environments with these products.

Synthetic Plastic Content
20%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Crayola crayons are AP Certified non-toxic — evaluated by toxicologists and found to be safe for children. A solid mainstream choice for children's art supplies.

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