Economy View Binder (1-inch)

Name: Economy View Binder (1-inch)
Brand: Avery

PFR Grade

Good — mostly plastic-free with minor concerns

Polypropylene cover (not PVC). No phthalate plasticizers. Avery's polypropylene binders are a significant improvement over their PVC binders. Polypropylene is a safer plastic than PVC.

PFR Recommended

1-inch three-ring binder with polypropylene cover. No PVC, no phthalates. Avery's economy view binder.

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

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

$5See Safer Alternatives in Office & School

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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Low Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Office and school supplies contain a surprising array of toxic chemicals: phthalates in plastic binders and folders, formaldehyde in pressed wood furniture, PFAS in stain-resistant fabrics, and BPA in thermal receipt paper. Children are particularly vulnerable to chemical exposure from school supplies they handle daily.

Synthetic Plastic Content

80%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Avery's polypropylene binders are a meaningful improvement over PVC binders. Polypropylene does not require phthalate plasticizers, making it significantly safer for daily school use.