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

Washable Markers (10-Count)

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
Polypropylene barrel with water-based ink. AP certified non-toxic. No BPA. Crayola is the most popular art supply brand for children. The plastic barrel is the main concern.
PFR Reviewed

10-count washable markers with polypropylene barrel and water-based ink. AP certified non-toxic. Crayola is the most popular children's art supply brand.

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
5
Packaging
4
Transparency
6
Durability
5

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 a surprising array of toxic chemicals: phthalates in plastic binders and folders, formaldehyde in pressed wood furniture, PFAS in stain-resistant fabrics, and BPA in thermal receipt paper. Children are particularly vulnerable to chemical exposure from school supplies they handle daily.

Synthetic Plastic Content
80%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Crayola's AP non-toxic certification is meaningful for the ink formula. The polypropylene barrel is the main concern. For children's art supplies, this is an acceptable choice — the ink formula is safe.

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