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World Centric CPL-CS-9F PLA Lid for 4-9 oz Cold Cups and 2 oz Flat Portion Cup
World Centric CPL-CS-9F PLA Lid for 4–9 oz Cold Cups and 2 oz Flat Portion Cup
The World Centric CPL-CS-9F Lid is the eco-friendly way to keep your small cold cups and portion cups sealed and secure. Made from PLA, a plant-based polymer, this lid offers the look and function of traditional plastic without the environmental impact. With a flat design and no straw hole, it’s perfect for sauces, dressings, snacks, or cold beverages where you want a clean, spill-resistant seal. Freezer safe and compostable in commercial facilities, it’s a smart swap for foodservice operators who care about sustainability.
- Plant-based material: Made from PLA, a renewable polymer derived from plants
- Flat, no-straw design: Ideal for cold drinks, dips, dressings, or grab-and-go items
- Plastic-free clarity: Looks like traditional plastic while being compostable
- Freezer safe: Sturdy and reliable even in cold storage
- Eco-friendly choice: Certified compostable in commercial facilities*
- Perfect fit: Designed for 4–9 oz cold cups and 2 oz flat portion cups
- Convenient packs: Sold in cases of 1000 or packs of 50
*Commercial composting may not be available in your area. Check locally for facilities.
Switch to compostable lids and show your customers you’re serious about reducing plastic waste.
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.
