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Plastic-Free Rating
Supplements
Mainstream Brand
Supplements·Nature Made

Vitamin D3 2000 IU Softgels

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
USP verified. Contains soybean oil in softgel. Plastic bottle. Widely available at accessible price.
PFR Reviewed

Vitamin D3 softgels. USP verified. Contains soybean oil. Plastic bottle.

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
6

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 13, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Supplement capsules are often made from gelatin or synthetic polymers. Plastic bottles leach chemicals into supplements. Many supplements contain synthetic fillers.

Synthetic Plastic Content
100%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Nature Made Vitamin D3 is USP verified a meaningful quality certification at an accessible price. However the softgel contains soybean oil a potential allergen and comes in a plastic bottle.

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