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Plastic-Free Rating
Feminine Care
Mainstream Brand
Feminine Care·Playtex

Sport Tampons Regular

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
Contains rayon synthetic fragrances plastic applicator. Chlorine-bleached. Non-organic.
PFR Caution

Sport tampons with rayon synthetic fragrances plastic applicator. Chlorine-bleached.

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
2
Packaging
2
Transparency
2
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 13, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional menstrual products contain pesticide residues, synthetic fragrances, dioxins from bleaching, and plastic components in contact with sensitive mucous membranes.

Synthetic Plastic Content
60%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Playtex Sport tampons contain rayon synthetic fragrances and a plastic applicator. Chlorine-bleached. Non-organic cotton. One of the most problematic tampon options.

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