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Plastic-Free Rating
Pet Care
Mainstream Brand
Pet Care·Zuke's

Mini Naturals Training Treats (16 oz)

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
No artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no artificial preservatives. Zuke's is one of the most popular natural dog treat brands. Plastic bag packaging.
PFR Recommended

16 oz mini training treats. No artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no artificial preservatives. Zuke's is one of the most popular natural dog treat brands.

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
4
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

Pets are exposed to the same household chemicals as humans — often at higher concentrations because they spend more time on floors where chemicals settle.

Synthetic Plastic Content
80%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Zuke's Mini Naturals are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives — a meaningful improvement over conventional dog treats. A solid natural dog treat option.

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