Less plastic.
More confidence.
See where plastic appears in everyday products, then decide which changes make sense for your home.
Glass, wood, and stainless steel.
Useful choices for an everyday kitchen.
Start with the product in front of you.
Learn what the product is made from.
Learn where plastic appears and how contact, temperature, wear, and care change the comparison.
Trace what touches food or water.
Follow the reservoir, tubing, seals, lids, and other surfaces that the product label may leave out.
Compare a practical alternative.
Compare practical alternatives that fit your home, your habits, and your budget.
Where plastic meets
what you eat and drink.
Begin with one routine. Compare materials, contact pathways, and evidence before deciding what is worth changing.
Water filtration
Understand filter claims, certifications, and the materials along the water’s path.
Coffee & brewing
Look beyond the carafe to the reservoir, tubing, and path that hot water follows.
Cutting boards
Compare wood, plastic, and other surfaces, with attention to wear and care.
Food storage
Consider the whole container, from its body to its lid, seals, and intended use.
Kettles & hot water
Identify the surfaces that contact hot water, including hidden windows and lids.
Replace things gradually. Start with products that combine frequent contact, heat, or visible wear. We show where the evidence is strong and where it remains limited.
See how products differ.
The provisional Plastic Exposure Index records disclosed materials, contact pathways, heat, wear, and evidence quality in the same format for every product.
PEI is a beta comparison tool. It is not a safety rating, toxicity finding, or medical conclusion.
See the evidence behind each assessment.
We show the source, the claim, the open questions, and how we reached each conclusion.
- We map materials and contact pathways in plain language.
- We prioritize original research and authoritative sources.
- We label evidence gaps and provisional judgments.
- We compare practical options across different budgets.
Material comparisons are not guarantees of safety or medical advice. Affiliate relationships are disclosed and never determine our assessments.