Kitchen & Dining

Paper goods

Kitchen papers and reusable alternatives without added fragrance or PFAS food-contact treatments.

Parchment, wraps and paper towels can differ in more than their fiber.  We look for unbleached or appropriate chlorine-free processing and identify coatings used against food.  Compostability is considered separately: a product intended for an industrial facility may not break down in a home compost pile.

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CAFEC Abaca Paper Coffee Filters — Size 02, 100 Count CAFEC Abaca Paper Coffee Filters — Size 02, 100 Count Why we recommend it: Abaca fiber and wood pulp make these a paper-filter option for a glass or ceramic pour-over setup.  The white paper is oxygen-bleached, not the unbleached brown version.  Its textured surface encourages fast drainage, so you may need a finer grind to get the flavor you prefer.  Fits size-02 V60-style drippers; handle wet filters gently. Materials: abaca fiber · wood pulp $9.10★ 4.8 · 1,000+ ratings View on Amazon
King Arthur Unbleached Half-Sheet Parchment Paper — 100 Sheets King Arthur Unbleached Half-Sheet Parchment Paper — 100 Sheets SILICONEPAPERUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Unbleached paper with a light silicone coating helps cookies and roasted vegetables release cleanly, with no need for a disposable foil liner.  These flat sheets measure 16½ × 12¼ inches and fit inside a standard half-sheet pan.  The maker allows two or three uses while the paper remains in good condition, at oven temperatures up to 425°F. It is coated parchment, not plain untreated paper. Materials: unbleached paper · silicone coating $24.95★ 4.6 · 500+ ratings View on Amazon
Pacific Blue Basic 26401 Recycled Paper Towels — 12 Rolls Pacific Blue Basic 26401 Recycled Paper Towels — 12 Rolls PAPERUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Green Seal certification backs the chlorine-free processing and fragrance restrictions for these recycled-paper towels.  They're a practical option for hand drying and everyday spills, with 350 feet on each roll.  The thin, unperforated paper needs a compatible roll-towel dispenser; it is not a soft, tear-off kitchen roll. Materials: recycled paper $44.80★ 4.6 · 6,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Filtropa No. 2 Paper Coffee Filters — 100 Count Filtropa No. 2 Paper Coffee Filters — 100 Count PAPER Why we recommend it: For a ceramic or glass dripper that takes No. 2 flat-bottom cone filters, these offer a simple paper option with no glued seams.  The white paper is whitened with oxygen rather than chlorine.  Check the filter shape before buying: these are not the pointed cones used in a V60.  Fold the seams and rinse before brewing; handle the wet paper gently. Materials: cellulose paper $8.99★ 4.5 · 200+ ratings View on Amazon
Seventh Generation Unbleached Recycled Paper Towels — 24 Rolls Seventh Generation Unbleached Recycled Paper Towels — 24 Rolls PAPERUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Unbleached brown paper avoids a whitening step, and Seventh Generation leaves out added dyes, inks and fragrance.  At least 80% of the recycled fiber is post-consumer material.  These U.S.-made, two-ply rolls suit routine cleanup and come in a 24-roll case.  Recycled paper can carry trace contaminants, so this is not a claim that the towels are contaminant-free. Materials: 100% recycled paper fibers $57.96★ 4.4 · 3,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Seventh Generation Recycled Paper Napkins — Twelve 250-Count Packs Seventh Generation Recycled Paper Napkins — Twelve 250-Count Packs PAPERUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: These one-ply napkins provide a plain, fragrance-free option for meals and packed lunches, using recycled paper with at least 50% post-consumer fiber.  Seventh Generation specifies whitening without chlorine bleach and no added dyes or inks.  Made in the USA, they come in a 3,000-count case.  Recycled content does not guarantee the absence of trace contaminants. Materials: 100% recycled paper fibers $68.25★ 4.3 · 58 ratings View on Amazon
Green Forest Recycled Luncheon Napkins — Twelve 250-Count Packs Green Forest Recycled Luncheon Napkins — Twelve 250-Count Packs PAPERUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Green Forest makes these plain, one-ply napkins without added fragrance or dyes, using chlorine-free whitening for the white paper.  All of the fiber is recycled, with at least half recovered after consumer use.  Made in the USA, the 250-count packs are handy for stocking a lunch area or keeping a supply for family meals without choosing scented or decorative napkins. Materials: 100% recycled paper, with at least 50% post-consumer fiber $89.85 View product
Green Forest Recycled Paper Towels — Three Rolls Green Forest Recycled Paper Towels — Three Rolls PAPERUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Green Seal's current registry lists this exact three-roll pack under its GS-1 sanitary-paper standard, adding an independent certification to the manufacturer's claims.  The towels contain 80% post-consumer fiber and are whitened without chlorine, with no added fragrance or dyes.  Made in the USA, the two-ply, smaller-sheet format lets you tear off less paper for small spills. Materials: 100% recycled paper, including 80% post-consumer fiber $8.07 View product
Green Forest Unscented Recycled Facial Tissues — 175 Count Green Forest Unscented Recycled Facial Tissues — 175 Count PAPERUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: An unscented facial tissue keeps added perfume out of a product used close to the nose and mouth.  This U.S.-made box contains two-ply recycled-paper tissues whitened without chlorine, with at least 90% post-consumer fiber listed by the seller.  It is a straightforward everyday tissue, not a lotion-treated or therapeutic product; recycled content alone does not establish contaminant-free paper. Materials: 100% recycled paper, with at least 90% post-consumer fiber $3.71 View product
Melitta No. 4 Bamboo-Blend Cone Coffee Filters — 80 Count Melitta No. 4 Bamboo-Blend Cone Coffee Filters — 80 Count PAPER Why we recommend it: Bamboo pulp makes up 40% of this filter paper, giving it a different fiber blend from Melitta's conventional brown filters without implying that it is all bamboo.  The manufacturer says its bamboo range is chlorine- and bleach-free.  U.S.-made, double-crimped No. 4 filters fit eight- to twelve-cup cone brewers; the remaining paper-pulp composition and individual raw-material origins are not itemized. Materials: cellulose filter paper containing 40% bamboo pulp · recycled-paperboard box $6.99 View product
Melitta No. 4 Natural Brown Cone Coffee Filters — 100 Count Melitta No. 4 Natural Brown Cone Coffee Filters — 100 Count PAPER Why we recommend it: Natural Brown filters use unbleached paper, and Melitta specifically identifies this range as chlorine- and bleach-free.  The double-crimped seam helps keep coffee grounds contained during brewing.  Made in the USA from domestic and/or imported materials, these No. 4 filters fit eight- to twelve-cup cone brewers.  The recycled-paper claim applies to the box, not to the filter paper itself. Materials: unbleached cellulose filter paper · recycled-paperboard box $6.99 View product
Natural Value Recycled Lunch Napkins — Three 150-Count Packs Natural Value Recycled Lunch Napkins — Three 150-Count Packs PAPERUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Plain recycled-paper napkins keep added fragrance, dyes and inks off the surface used at meals.  Natural Value also states that no chlorine bleach is used in manufacturing.  Made in the USA, these lightweight, one-ply napkins are a practical everyday option; this order contains three 150-count packs.  The colorful printing is on the outer packaging, not the napkins. Materials: 100% recycled paper $20.99 View product
Natural Value Unbleached Kraft Paper Towels — Six Rolls Natural Value Unbleached Kraft Paper Towels — Six Rolls PAPERUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: The natural brown paper skips bleaching and added fragrance, while two plies provide a practical surface for wiping kitchen spills.  The package identifies 100% recycled fiber, including 80% post-consumer material, and U.S. manufacture.  This is the six-roll offer, with 120 sheets per roll.  The towels are paper, but their outer retail wrap is plastic. Materials: 100% recycled kraft paper, including 80% post-consumer fiber $20.48 View product
Natural Value Unscented Recycled Facial Tissues — Thirty 100-Count Boxes Natural Value Unscented Recycled Facial Tissues — Thirty 100-Count Boxes PAPERUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Natural Value uses recycled fiber without added fragrance, dyes or inks for these two-ply tissues, and the package states that no chlorine bleach is used.  The paper includes at least 80% post-consumer material.  Made in the USA, this bulk order supplies thirty 100-count boxes—useful when stocking several rooms without switching to perfumed or printed tissues. Materials: 100% recycled paper, including at least 80% post-consumer fiber $96.63 View product

What we avoid

These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed.  Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.

PFAS grease-proofing Chlorine bleaching Added fragrance