Compostable Pint Reversible Paper Clamshell Produce Box Containers

This is a working-kitchen container, not a marketing prop. compostable food containers ship in B2B case quantities, and hold hot food up to 220°F. 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 600 units, with 36 cases per pallet for 21,600 units per pallet — sized for catering, school dining, hospital foodservice, hotel banquets, and operators transitioning out of foam.

Operators who switch to this SKU

• 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.
• Buyers with multi-state operations — single SKU compliant across the patchwork of state food-packaging laws.
• Buyers under state PFAS bans — no added PFAS — meets California AB 1200, New York Hazardous Packaging Act, Washington, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota laws.
• 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.

Operator pain points this product solves

1. 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.

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. 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.

5. 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.

What sets this product apart

• No added PFAS — meets every U.S. state PFAS food-packaging law as of 2026.
• Kraft paper construction — plant-based material chosen for this application.
• Hot food safe to 220°F — soups, stews, hot pastas, curries, casseroles, baked dishes.
• 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 600 — 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

Material	Kraft paper
Color	Natural Fiber
Heat tolerance	Up to 220°F
PFAS status	No added PFAS
Compost timeframe	2–4 months (commercial); industrial compostable only
Quantity per case	600
Cases per pallet	36 (21,600 units per pallet)
Case weight	29.0 lbs
SKU	SYR-FC-218

Questions operators ask before switching

What lid options work with this food container?

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.

Do these food containers contain any added PFAS?

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.

Are these food containers stackable for storage and transport?

Yes. They stack tightly when empty (600 per case, 36 cases per pallet for 21,600 units per pallet) and stack safely with a lid when filled. The footprint fits standard foodservice slots and delivery bags.

Are these food containers 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.

Can I serve hot food directly in the food container?

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.

How fast do these food containers 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.

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.

Material & performance

PLA construction delivers crystal-clear cold-side performance and stable hot-side service when lined or laminated. ASTM D6400 compliance means a certified industrial composting facility metabolizes it within 180 days, leaving no microplastic residue — unlike PET or HDPE substitutes that look similar at point-of-sale.

Where this fits in your operation

Built for third-party delivery: secure-lock lids resist tamper bagging, the wall stock holds heat for 30+ minutes in insulated bags, and the form factor stacks cleanly in catering carts.

Compostability standards

This product is certified by BPI (the leading North American compostability certifier) and meets ASTM D6400 for compostable plastics or ASTM D6868 for paper substrates with biodegradable coatings. End-of-life processing requires an industrial composting facility — check your municipal program before disposal.

Procurement & traceability

Order this product by reference SYR-FC-218 on purchase orders or sample requests.

Wholesale customers ordering a full pallet receive printed certification documentation (BPI, ASTM, FDA food-contact letters) in the packing slip.

Industrial-compostable processing window: 60–180 days at a BPI-certified facility; backyard composting is not equivalent and may not break down the product within a season.

Item ledger id #1606 — quoted on every line of the wholesale invoice for traceability through receiving and warehouse pick.

This product sits under the compostable-fruit-berry-packaging category in our catalogue — see the category landing page for the full sibling matrix.

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