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World Centric RD-CS-8 8 oz PLA Rectangular Deli Container - Bottom Only
World Centric RD-CS-8 8 oz PLA Rectangular Deli Container - Bottom Only
The World Centric RD-CS-8 Deli Container is a sustainable, compostable option for packaging smaller portions like sides, salads, dips, and snacks. Made from PLA, a clear plant-based polymer, it delivers the look and performance of plastic without the environmental impact. Designed for cold foods, these containers are freezer safe and sturdy enough for grab-and-go service, deli cases, or takeout. Pair with the matching RDL-CS-8 Lid to create a fully compostable package.
- Plant-based construction: Made from PLA, a renewable and compostable polymer
- Crystal-clear display: Showcases your food beautifully while staying eco-friendly
- Cold food approved: Ideal for salads, fruit, deli sides, dips, and snacks
- Freezer safe durability: Holds up in storage and transport without cracking
- Compostable solution: Certified compostable in commercial composting facilities*
- Perfect match: Use with the RDL-CS-8 lid for a secure, eco-friendly package
*Commercial composting may not be available in your area. Check locally for facilities.
Switch to compostable deli containers that protect your food and the planet.
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.
