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Plastic-Free Rating
Pet Care
Mainstream Brand
Pet Care·Purina

Pro Plan Adult Dog Food (35 lb)

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
Real salmon or chicken first ingredient. Backed by veterinary research. Purina is one of the most popular dog food brands in the US. Contains some artificial preservatives. Packaged in a plastic-lined bag.
PFR Reviewed

35 lb adult dog food. Real salmon or chicken first ingredient. Backed by veterinary research. Purina is one of the most popular dog food 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
6
Packaging
4
Transparency
6
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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Moderate 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. Pet food packaging, plastic food bowls, and synthetic pet beds are sources of chemical exposure for pets.

Synthetic Plastic Content
20%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Purina Pro Plan is backed by extensive veterinary research and is recommended by many veterinarians. Real protein first ingredient. Contains some artificial preservatives. A solid mainstream choice for most pet owners.

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