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Plastic-Free Rating
Personal Care
Personal Care·Merkur

Classic Safety Razor (Double Edge)

A
PFR Grade
Excellent — minimal plastic, transparent materials, safe for daily use
Stainless steel handle. Double-edge blades are 100% recyclable. No plastic waste. Merkur is the gold standard for safety razors. Lasts a lifetime.
PFR Approved

Double-edge safety razor. Stainless steel handle. 100% recyclable blades. No plastic waste. Lasts a lifetime.

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
10
Packaging
8
Transparency
8
Durability
10

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Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

The average American uses 9 personal care products per day, containing 126 unique chemical ingredients. Many of these chemicals — parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, synthetic fragrances — are endocrine disruptors that absorb through the skin.

Why We Recommend This Product

Merkur's safety razor is stainless steel — no plastic waste. Double-edge blades are 100% recyclable. A safety razor lasts a lifetime and costs pennies per shave (blades are $0.10-0.30 each). The most sustainable and cost-effective shaving option.

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