World Centric · Food Packaging
World Centric TR-SC-UAR-LFS, 20 oz Compostable Fiber Take-Out Container (600/Case)
Lower-risk compostable option, but coating type unclear and PFAS status not disclosed.
These compostable fiber containers are marketed as plant-based alternatives and likely lower-concern than petroleum-based packaging. The brand doesn't disclose what waterproofing or grease-resistant coating is applied.
The better-graded swap
Eco-Products
Eco-Products WorldView Sugarcane Take-Out Containers
100/100 safety
Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.
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Material
Compostable fiber pulp with grease-resistant coating
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What World Centric TR-SC-UAR-LFS, 20 (600/Case) is made of, ingredients and materials
World Centric's TR-SC containers are molded fiber pulp (typically sugarcane bagasse or recycled paper) with a grease-resistant coating applied to the interior. Fiber pulp itself is inert, but the coating is the critical variable, it waterproofs and oil-proofs the container. The specific coating chemistry is not disclosed on the product label or World Centric's public materials, which is the primary concern. Undisclosed coatings in compostable food packaging often contain PFAS compounds (as noted in your PFAS grade), though newer alternatives like wax blends or non-fluorinated polymers exist.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Grease-resistant coating composition (unspecified)
Interior coating type not disclosed by manufacturer; if fluorochemical-based, migration into fatty or acidic foods is theoretically possible, though compostable fiber products typically see lower migration than plastic due to lower contact temperature in typical use.
Coating degradation over time or when heated
Fiber pulp coatings degrade faster than plastic under heat or repeated hydration; visible peeling, whitening, or flaking signals barrier failure and potential increased chemical migration into food contact.
Microplastic-like particles from fiber shedding
Fiber pulp containers can shed microscopic cellulose fragments or coating particles into food, especially when wet or warm; though natural fiber fragments are biodegradable, chronic ingestion of coating particles is unstudied.
Inadequate composting end-of-life (field disposal)
Certified compostable containers require industrial composting (55-60°C sustained heat); home or backyard composting may leave coating intact and undigested, trapping coated particles in soil long-term if PFAS-based coatings are present.
What’s reassuring
Heavy metals
Recycled paper or bagasse sources can concentrate metals if improperly sourced, but no recalls or test data for this product indicate a problem; World Centric does not disclose feedstock origin.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
World Centric markets this product as certified compostable (typically ASTM D6868 or EN 13432), and the brand has built a reputation around sustainability. However, the company has been notably silent on PFAS use in its coatings, which is increasingly expected transparency from food packaging manufacturers responding to regulatory and consumer pressure. No major recalls or safety violations are on record for this specific SKU. The lack of proactive PFAS disclosure is a red flag relative to competitors like Footprint or some Huhtamaki lines that explicitly state fluorine-free or PFAS-free formulations.
How it compares in its category
Compostable fiber take-out containers occupy a middle ground, they avoid the PFAS certainty of traditional polycoated paperboard (which commonly uses aqueous film-forming Teflon-family coating) and the microplastic risk of PLA clamshells, but they trade transparency for the unknown. Alternatives include certified PFAS-free paperboard (Notpla, some Huhtamaki SKUs) or uncoated/wax-coated fiber (grease performance varies). World Centric's position is weaker on disclosure than leading compostable brands but stronger than legacy fast-food packaging, making it mid-tier in a greening market.
If you buy it
Use only for cold or warm (not hot) foods; prolonged heat (above 65°C/150°F) may degrade the coating and increase migration risk. Check containers before use for visible damage, tears, or delamination of the coating, as compromised barriers increase chemical leaching. Do not microwave. For commercial food service, track batch/case lot numbers in case targeted recalls arise. Request PFAS-free certification or coating ingredient disclosure from World Centric if you use bulk quantities; consumer pressure on transparency may prompt labeling updates.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- World Centric has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to World Centric TR-SC-UAR-LFS, 20 oz Compostable Fiber Take-Out Container (600/Case)?
- Plant-based fiber pulp (compostable)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Microbe/mold growth if stored damp
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Eco-Products
Eco Products WorldView Compostable Take-Out Containers EP-SCRC32
- Plant-based fiber (compostable sugarcane bagasse)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Bleaching agents and processing residues
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Eco-Products
WorldView Sugarcane Take-Out Containers
- Sugarcane bagasse (post-consumer fiber)
- A third party reports verifying it as PFAS-free
- Cellulose fiber degradation and food contact
2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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