World Centric SL-PA-LG Sleeve for 10-20 oz Hot Cups
World Centric 10-20 oz hot cup sleeves are made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper (PCR). Using recycled paper helps reduce air and water pollution, helps protect our old growth forests and eco-systems, and reduces our need to cut down virgin trees. These paper sleeves are great for coffee cups, tea cups, hot cocoa, and other hot beverages. They are certified compostable in a commercial facility, which may not exist in your area.
- Length: 4.9 Inches.
- Width: 2.5 Inches.
- Height: .01 Inches.
- Fits Cup Sizes: 10 - 24 Ounce.
- Color: Brown.
- Size: Standard
- Material: Paper.
- Type: Hot Cup Sleeves.
- Easily slides over cups
- Protects hands while holding hot coffee, hot tea or other hot beverages
- Printed Caution: Hot! statement notifies users contents are hot
- Boxes printed on reverse side of sleeve allow servers to note contents of cup
- Contains 80% post consumer recycled fiber
- Case Quantity: 1000.
- Pack Quantity: 500.
Specifications | |
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Brand | World Centric |
Color | Natural |
Height | .01 in |
Length | 4.9 in |
Manufacturer part number | SL-PA-LG |
Material | Paper |
Product type | Coffee Sleeves |
Sold as | Case of 1000 | Pack of 500 |
Width | 2.5 in |
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Specifications | |
---|---|
Brand | World Centric |
Color | Natural |
Height | .01 in |
Length | 4.9 in |
Manufacturer part number | SL-PA-LG |
Material | Paper |
Product type | Coffee Sleeves |
Sold as | Case of 1000 | Pack of 500 |
Width | 2.5 in |
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 TÃœV AUSTRIA?
Third-party certifications from organizations like NSF International and TÃœV 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.