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World Centric RD-CS-32 32 oz PLA Rectangular Deli Container - Bottom Only
World Centric RD-CS-32 32 oz PLA Rectangular Deli Container - Bottom Only
The World Centric RD-CS-32 Rectangular Deli Container is a sustainable way to package and serve cold foods. Made from PLA, a plant-based compostable material, this clear container looks and feels like plastic but is better for the planet. Perfect for salads, pasta, sides, and grab-and-go meals, it’s freezer safe, durable, and designed to keep food fresh without relying on petroleum plastics. Pair it with the matching RDL-CS-24 Lid for a secure, eco-friendly solution.
- Eco-friendly construction: Made from PLA, a compostable polymer derived from plants
- Cold food packaging: Great for salads, pasta dishes, and grab-and-go meals
- Crystal-clear design: Showcase food contents while staying sustainable
- Freezer safe: Reliable for storage and transport at cold temperatures
- Commercially compostable: Certified compostable in commercial facilities*
- Perfect pairing: Use with World Centric RDL-CS-24 Lid for a complete container set
*Commercial composting may not be available in your area. Check locally for facilities.
Choose compostable deli containers that make sustainability simple for your foodservice operation.
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.
