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

Adult Dry Dog Food Chicken and Rice

D
PFR Grade
Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution
Contains artificial colors caramel color artificial flavors and by-product meals. Plastic bag.
PFR Caution

Adult dry dog food with chicken and rice. Contains artificial colors artificial flavors by-product meals. Plastic bag.

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
3
Packaging
3
Transparency
3
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

Pet food packaging, plastic bowls, and plastic toys expose pets to BPA, phthalates, and PFAS. Pets groom themselves and ingest these chemicals directly.

Synthetic Plastic Content
80%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Pedigree contains artificial colors caramel color artificial flavors and by-product meals. The plastic bag packaging is a drawback. Better alternatives exist.

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