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World Centric BOL-CS-UBB Clear Vented PLA Lid for Large Burrito Bowls
World Centric BOL-CS-UBB Clear Vented PLA Lid for 32 oz Burrito Bowls
Top off your eco-friendly burrito bowls the right way with the World Centric BOL-CS-UBB Clear Vented PLA Lid. Made from PLA (a plant-based polymer), these compostable lids are designed to fit 32 oz fiber burrito bowls securely, keeping food fresh while reducing plastic waste. The built-in vent helps release steam, cutting down on soggy food and condensation — perfect for burritos, bowls, salads, and other takeout favorites. Sturdy, freezer safe, and compostable in commercial facilities*, these lids are the sustainable solution your to-go containers have been waiting for.
- Sustainable design: Made from PLA, a compostable plant-based material
- Clear & vented: Prevents condensation while keeping food visible
- Perfect fit: Snaps onto World Centric 32 oz burrito bowls
- Freezer safe: Holds up in cold storage
- Heat resistant: Up to 110°F (not microwavable)
- Certified compostable: Breaks down in commercial composting facilities*
*Facilities may not exist in your area. Store below 110°F and away from direct sunlight.
FAQs
What are the key environmental benefits of using compostable plastics like PLA offered by World Centric?
Compostable plastics like PLA, used in World Centric products, are made from renewable resources such as corn starch, requiring significantly less energy in production (around 52% less) and producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions (around 80% less) compared to traditional petroleum-based plastics. They are also non-toxic and, when properly composted, divert food waste from landfills, reducing methane emissions.
What is World Centric's commitment to sustainability beyond just offering compostable products?
Beyond their compostable products, World Centric demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability through various initiatives. They prioritize using renewable and responsibly sourced materials like bamboo and FSC-certified paper, annually calculate and offset their carbon emissions through funding environmental projects, utilize solar power at their headquarters, subsidize public transportation for staff, donate 25% of their net profits to social and environmental organizations, and actively work with suppliers to achieve their own environmental goals.
What are the advantages of using bamboo, a key material in some World Centric products, from an environmental perspective?
Bamboo is highlighted as an environmentally beneficial material due to its rapid growth, minimal need for water and fertilizer, and its ability to absorb and store significant amounts of carbon dioxide, particularly in its extensive root system. Sustainable harvesting of bamboo does not harm the plant or the stored carbon underground and reduces the need for deforestation associated with traditional timber. World Centric also sources FSC-certified bamboo to ensure responsible forest management.
Why is it important that World Centric products are certified compostable by organizations like NSF International and TÜV AUSTRIA?
Third-party certifications from organizations like NSF International and TÜV AUSTRIA provide critical assurance that World Centric's products meet rigorous, science-based standards for compostability, including biodegradability, disintegration, and eco-toxicity. These certifications ensure transparency, prevent greenwashing, and help consumers and composting facilities confidently identify and process truly compostable materials, reducing contamination in recycling streams and supporting effective waste management.
