ClingWrap Plastic Wrap (200 sq ft)

Name: ClingWrap Plastic Wrap (200 sq ft)
Brand: Glad

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

PVC or PVDC plastic wrap with plasticizers. Plastic wrap in direct contact with food, especially fatty foods and when heated. Glad is one of the most popular plastic wrap brands in the US.

PFR Caution

200 sq ft plastic cling wrap. Glad is one of the most popular plastic wrap brands 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

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

$5See Safer Alternatives in Food & Drink

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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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Food packaging is one of the most direct routes of plastic chemical exposure. BPA, BPS, phthalates, and PFAS migrate from packaging into food — especially with heat, acidity, or fat content. Canned foods lined with BPA epoxy, plastic-wrapped meats, and microwave-safe plastic containers are among the highest-exposure sources.

Synthetic Plastic Content

100%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Plastic wrap is in direct contact with food, and plasticizers migrate into food — especially fatty foods and when heated. Beeswax wraps or silicone covers are simple, permanent replacements.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:PVC or PVDC with plasticizers

phthalates

Source

PVC plastic wrap plasticizers migrating into food

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption

Who Is Most At RiskEveryone who uses plastic wrap on food

Peer-Reviewed Sources

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.