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Testing methodology
Every recommendation on PlasticDetoxed follows the same process, so you can compare pages with confidence.
Material facts
Every swap names its materials, coatings and certifications, so you know exactly what touches your food and skin.
A clear verdict
Each guide says who the swap suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check before you buy.
No paid placements
Brands cannot buy a review or a spot on a list. Partner codes save you money; they never decide what we recommend.
Kept current
Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product, standard or rule changes.
Where our facts come from
We use manufacturers' material specifications, third-party certifications (GOTS, OEKO-TEX, FSC, B Corp), FDA food-contact guidance and published material standards such as stainless steel grades, checked on the date shown on each page.
What we check, by product type
| Food storage | Glass type, stainless grade, lid material, oven, freezer and dishwasher limits, and seal quality. |
|---|---|
| Cookware | Stainless, cast iron, carbon steel or ceramic, handle and lid materials, induction support and care needs. |
| Drinkware | Steel grade or glass type, lid materials, insulation, cleaning access and leak resistance. |
| Textiles | Fiber content, GOTS or OEKO-TEX certification, synthetic blends and care instructions. |
| Personal care & cleaning | Packaging, refill options, ingredient lists and whether a format actually replaces a plastic bottle. |
Hands-on testing versus research
A review carries a "Hands-on tested" badge only when our team has used the product, and it lists the date and what we did. Every other page is built from published specs, governing-body rules, the brand's own documentation and owner feedback, and says so. Comparisons are research-based unless marked otherwise.
Prices and codes
Prices come from each brand's own store and are dated on every review. Reader codes come directly from the brands we partner with. When a brand changes an offer, we update the code everywhere it appears on the site at once.
Corrections
If you spot something out of date, email info@plasticdetoxed.com and we'll check it and fix it.