1 oz PLA Lids, Hot Food to 220°F

Foodservice operators in 2026 are working through three converging pressures at once: state-level PFAS bans, foam-container bans, and procurement teams asking for verifiable sustainability documentation. These 1 oz compostable PLA lids solve all three in a single SKU. Dense unbleached plant fiber is naturally oil and grease resistant — no synthetic coating, and the build is certified compostable end-to-end so there is no plastic to separate at the back of house.

Each case ships 3000 units, with 88 cases per pallet for 264,000 units per pallet — sized for catering, school dining, hospital foodservice, hotel banquets, and operators transitioning out of foam.

Buyers and use cases this product fits

Buyers under state PFAS bans — no added PFAS — meets California AB 1200, New York Hazardous Packaging Act, Washington, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota laws.
Operators displacing foam under city/state foam bans — drop-in replacement that survives hot food, unlike PE-coated paperboard.
Sustainability-minded brands publishing impact reports — third-party-certified compostable, biobased, and PFAS-free for transparent claims.
Operations on commercial composting programs — industrial compostable; integrates into the existing organics bin.
Procurement teams scoring USDA Biobased preference — USDA Certified Biobased Product, eligible under federal BioPreferred procurement.
Buyers with multi-state operations — single SKU compliant across the patchwork of state food-packaging laws.

What this container is built to replace

1. Procurement asking for documentation

Buyers with sustainability mandates need certificates: USDA Biobased, ASTM D-6400, FDA food contact, NSF Certified Compostable, TÜV AUSTRIA. All applicable certifications are listed below; lab/cert documents are available on request for B2B accounts.

2. Grease resistance without synthetic coatings

Unbleached plant fiber is naturally oil and grease resistant — the barrier is the fiber itself, not a synthetic coating that fails after 30 minutes on the line.

3. Multi-state compliance complexity

Operators running locations across 6+ states cannot stock a different SKU per jurisdiction. This product clears the strictest of the state PFAS and biobased food-packaging rules currently in force, so a single SKU works in California, New York, Washington, and any state that follows.

4. Compost contamination at the back of house

Single-material recovery — fully compostable with no plastic film, no wax, and no PFAS to separate from the fiber.

5. Foam container bans without a true replacement

Polystyrene foam was the workhorse of school cafeterias and quick-service venues for decades. Foam is now banned or restricted in 11 U.S. states and over 250 municipalities. Most “alternatives” are PE-coated paperboard (still plastic, still not compostable) or thicker plastic (still landfill). A plant-based compostable container is the only fully sustainable substitute that survives hot food.

Detailed product features

Pla bioplastic construction — plant-based material chosen for this application.
Hot food safe to 220°F — soups, stews, hot pastas, curries, casseroles, baked dishes.
Freezer safe — does not embrittle below 0°F; meal-prep ready.
Oil and grease resistant — barrier is the natural fiber itself, no synthetic coating.
Composts in 2–4 months in a commercial composting facility (industrial compostable).
Case of 3000 — sized for catering, school dining, and operator-scale foodservice.
Gluten-free and allergen-friendly material.
Clean visual presentation for branded retail or foodservice.

Independent certifications and food-safety standards

OK compost INDUSTRIAL (TÜV AUSTRIA) — disintegrates and biodegrades in a commercial composting facility within 12 weeks.
USDA Certified Biobased Product (U.S. Department of Agriculture) — verified renewable plant content; eligible under federal BioPreferred procurement programs.
ASTM D-6400 (ASTM International) — meets the U.S. industry standard for industrial compostability.
NSF Certified Compostable (NSF International) — independent third-party verification of compostability claims.

At-a-glance spec sheet

Capacity	1 oz
Material	Pla bioplastic
Color	Natural Fiber
Heat tolerance	Up to 220°F
Freezer safe	Yes
Compost timeframe	2–4 months (commercial); industrial compostable only
Quantity per case	3000
Cases per pallet	88 (264,000 units per pallet)
Case weight	5.06 lbs
SKU	SYR-PLID-1-3000

Common questions from procurement and operations

Are these PLA lids compliant with state PFAS bans nationwide?

Yes. Because no PFAS is intentionally added, they comply with California AB 1200 / AB 1201, New York’s Hazardous Packaging Act, and parallel laws in Washington, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Hawaii. Lab test reports are available for B2B accounts on request.

Are these suitable for K-12 school lunch programs?

Yes. They meet PFAS-free, biobased, and compostable procurement requirements many state school systems now mandate: no added PFAS, TÜV AUSTRIA OK compost INDUSTRIAL, USDA Biobased, ASTM D-6400, NSF Certified Compostable. Documentation is available on request.

Are these PLA lids stackable for storage and transport?

Yes. They stack tightly when empty (3000 per case, 88 cases per pallet for 264,000 units per pallet) and stack safely with a lid when filled. The footprint fits standard foodservice slots and delivery bags.

How fast do these PLA lids break down in commercial composting?

In a commercial composting facility (ASTM D-6400 conditions), it breaks down in 2 to 4 months. This product is industrial compostable only — it will not meaningfully break down in a backyard compost pile.