Compostable Fiber Lids for 9×9 Fiber Linear Takeout Containers for Schools, Cafeterias

If you are switching out of polystyrene foam in 2026, the realistic alternatives narrow quickly. PE-coated paperboard is still plastic and still not compostable. Thicker rPET trays land in the recycling stream — when they land in the right stream at all. PFAS-treated fiber is grease-resistant but blocked under California AB 1200 and parallel state laws. These fiber lunch trays are the option that survives hot food, meets PFAS-free procurement rules, and composts in commercial facilities — the practical replacement most operators end up at after running the analysis.

Each case ships 300 units, with 16 cases per pallet for 4,800 units per pallet — sized for catering, school dining, hospital foodservice, hotel banquets, and operators transitioning out of foam.

Who these foodservice containers are designed for

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

Procurement and kitchen-floor headaches this fixes

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. 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.

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. 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.

5. Plastic-in-the-microwave concerns

Foodservice teams reheating prepared meals don’t want plastic film against hot food. This container is microwave-safe at reheat temperatures and has no film at all in the food path.

Foodservice-grade features at a glance

• No added PFAS — meets every U.S. state PFAS food-packaging law as of 2026.
• Unbleached plant fiber body — denser than coated paperboard; holds shape under heavy or saucy meals.
• Hot food safe to 220°F — soups, stews, hot pastas, curries, casseroles, baked dishes.
• Microwave safe — reheat directly without transferring; no plastic in the food path.
• 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, ≤12 months in home compost.
• Case of 300 — sized for catering, school dining, and operator-scale foodservice.
• Gluten-free and allergen-friendly material.
• Unbleached natural fiber color — pairs with any branded sticker, ribbon, or sleeve.

Compostability and food-safety certifications

• OK compost HOME (TÜV AUSTRIA) — independently certified to break down in a backyard compost bin within 12 months.
• 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.
• FDA Food Contact Compliant (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — conforms to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations for direct food contact.

Dimensions and case data

Material	Plant fiber
Color	Natural Fiber
Heat tolerance	Up to 220°F
Microwave / freezer	Both safe
PFAS status	No added PFAS
Compost timeframe	2–4 months (commercial); ≤12 months (home)
Quantity per case	300
Cases per pallet	16 (4,800 units per pallet)
Case weight	20.52 lbs
SKU	SYR-FT-300

Buyer FAQ

Can I microwave food in the fiber lunch tray?

Yes, the fiber lunch tray is microwave safe at reheat temperatures. Reheat without transferring to another plate. Avoid using in conventional ovens above the rated heat tolerance or under broilers.

What is the composting timeline for these fiber lunch trays?

In a commercial composting facility (ASTM D-6400 conditions), it breaks down in 2 to 4 months. In a properly maintained home compost system (TÜV AUSTRIA OK compost HOME), it takes 6 to 12 months depending on temperature, moisture, and turning frequency.

Does this fiber lunch tray hold up under saucy or steaming hot dishes?

Yes. The body is rated for hot food up to 220°F. Hot pastas, curries, soups (with a lid), stews, and baked entrées hold without warping.

Are these fiber lunch trays 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.

Do these fiber lunch trays 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, double TÜV compostability (HOME and INDUSTRIAL), USDA Biobased, ASTM D-6400, NSF Certified Compostable. Documentation is available on request.

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.

Do you sell matching lids for these fiber lunch trays?

Three lid options typically fit foodservice containers in this size range: clear PLA dome lids for visible merchandising of salads, parfaits, and bakery; clear PLA flat lids for stackable delivery; and matching plant-fiber lids for opaque, plant-based compostable closure. Lids are sold separately by the case — pair by capacity and footprint.

What is the case and pallet configuration for these fiber lunch trays?

Yes. They stack tightly when empty (300 per case, 16 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.