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World Centric CP-CS-20 20 oz Clear Compostable Cups
World Centric CP-CS-20 20 oz Clear Compostable Cups
If you need an eco-friendly upgrade for serving iced coffee, tea, smoothies, or water, the World Centric 20 oz compostable cold cup is the way to go. Made from PLA, a plant-based material, these cups look and perform like traditional plastic — but without the environmental guilt. They’re freezer safe, durable, and certified compostable in a commercial facility, making them a sustainable choice for cafés, restaurants, events, and foodservice operations.
- Eco-Friendly Construction: Made from annually renewable PLA (derived from plants, not petroleum)
- Commercially Compostable: Breaks down in 3–6 months in commercial composting systems
- Generous Size: 20 oz capacity is perfect for iced drinks, smoothies, and fountain beverages
- Freezer Safe: Built to handle cold drinks without cracking or leaking
- Crystal-Clear Look: Provides a clean, professional presentation
- Case Pack: 1000 cups total | Available in bulk cases or convenient 50-pack sleeves
Show your customers you care about sustainability — without compromising on quality.
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.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information, visit
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
