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Plastic-Free Rating
Personal Care
Personal Care·Dr. Bronner's

Pure-Castile Liquid Soap (32 oz)

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
Certified organic and fair trade ingredients. No synthetic preservatives, no synthetic fragrances, no phthalates. Dr. Bronner's is one of the most transparent personal care brands. Packaged in recycled plastic.
PFR Approved

Certified organic castile soap made from organic plant oils. No synthetic ingredients. Fair Trade certified.

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
9
Packaging
8
Transparency
10
Durability
8

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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Personal care products are applied directly to skin — the body's largest organ — and often left on for extended periods. Many contain microplastics (as exfoliants or film-forming agents), phthalates (as fragrance carriers), and PFAS (in long-wear formulations). Daily use compounds exposure significantly.

Why We Recommend This Product

Dr. Bronner's is the gold standard for safe liquid soap. Certified organic ingredients, no synthetic preservatives, no synthetic fragrances. The recycled plastic packaging is a compromise but the product itself is excellent.

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