Compostable 12 oz Square Clear Recyclable PET Juice Bottles

This is a working-kitchen container, not a marketing prop. 12 oz compostable juice bottles ship in B2B case quantities, freeze without embrittling, and hold hot food cleanly through service. They replace foam in school cafeterias, replace PE-coated paperboard in catering, and replace PFAS-treated fiber in any operation under California, New York, or Washington food-packaging law.

Each case ships 160 units, with 30 cases per pallet for 4,800 units per pallet — sized for catering, school dining, hospital foodservice, hotel banquets, and operators transitioning out of foam.

Operators who switch to this SKU

  • Bakery and deli grab-and-go — single-material recovery for compost-stream sorting.
  • School and university foodservice — compostable end-to-end with no plastic or wax to separate.
  • Cold and ambient menu items — fresh fruit, parfaits, salads without dressing, bakery and grab-and-go.
  • Catering with single-component plating — appetizers, sides, simple entrées.
  • Dry-to-mildly-moist hot menu items — school lunch entrées, sandwiches, baked dishes, fries, pastries — the dense fiber holds without soaking.
  • Operators on home-composting back-of-house — OK compost HOME certified for backyard or commercial composting.

Operator pain points this product solves

1. PFAS food-packaging laws tightening every year

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 ban intentionally added PFAS in food packaging. These do not contain added PFAS at any stage of manufacture.

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. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

What sets this product apart

  • No added PFAS — meets every U.S. state PFAS food-packaging law as of 2026.
  • Pla bioplastic construction — plant-based material chosen for this application.
  • 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 160 — sized for catering, school dining, and operator-scale foodservice.
  • Gluten-free and allergen-friendly material.
  • Clean visual presentation for branded retail or foodservice.

Third-party certifications carried by this product

  • OK compost INDUSTRIAL (TÜV AUSTRIA) — disintegrates and biodegrades in a commercial composting facility within 12 weeks.

Specifications

Capacity 12 oz
Material Pla bioplastic
Color Natural Fiber
Freezer safe Yes
PFAS status No added PFAS
Compost timeframe 2–4 months (commercial); industrial compostable only
Quantity per case 160
Cases per pallet 30 (4,800 units per pallet)
Case weight 12.0 lbs
SKU SYR-JUICE-12-160

Questions operators ask before switching

Do these meet California AB 1200 and New York PFAS food packaging regulations?

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 juice bottles really PFAS-free?

Yes. No PFAS chemicals are added at any stage of manufacturing. Grease and oil resistance comes from the unbleached plant fiber itself, not from PFAS coatings. They meet PFAS-restriction laws in California, New York, Washington, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Hawaii, and other states banning intentionally-added PFAS in food packaging.

What is the composting timeline for these juice bottles?

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.

What is the case and pallet configuration for these juice bottles?

Yes. They stack tightly when empty (160 per case, 30 cases per pallet for 4,800 units per pallet) and stack safely with a lid when filled. The footprint fits standard foodservice slots and delivery bags.

Do these juice bottles qualify for school district biobased and PFAS-free procurement requirements?

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.