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Plastic-Free Rating
Cleaning
Mainstream Brand
Cleaning·Seventh Generation

Free & Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent (100 oz)

B
PFR Grade
Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns
No synthetic fragrance, no dyes, no optical brighteners, no phosphates. EWG A rating. USDA Certified Biobased. Seventh Generation is one of the most accessible clean laundry detergent brands.
PFR Approved

Free & Clear laundry detergent. No synthetic fragrance, no dyes, no optical brighteners. EWG A rating. 66 loads.

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
9
Packaging
6
Transparency
8
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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High Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional cleaning products contain synthetic chemicals including quaternary ammonium compounds, synthetic fragrances (phthalates), chlorine bleach, and 2-butoxyethanol. These are absorbed through skin, inhaled as aerosols, and ingested as residues on cleaned surfaces.

Synthetic Plastic Content
30%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Seventh Generation's Free & Clear laundry detergent is EWG A-rated and fragrance-free. Laundry detergent residue remains on clothing and is absorbed through skin all day — fragrance-free, dye-free detergent is one of the most impactful swaps for reducing daily chemical exposure.

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