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Stated attributes
Publicly stated commitments — not necessarily independently verified.
World Centric
Sustainable Foodservice Products / Compostable PackagingHeadquartered in United States
World Centric manufactures compostable foodservice packaging from plant-based materials including sugarcane bagasse and wheat straw, designed to break down in commercial composting facilities. The company commits to donating 25% of net profits to environmental and social organizations, with over $17 million donated since 2009, and holds verified B Corp certification with a strong impact score of 126.2. However, the environmental benefit of their PLA-based products depends heavily on access to industrial composting facilities, which remain scarce in many US regions—without proper composting infrastructure, these products may persist as microplastics in landfills. Labor practices and supply chain transparency remain largely vague, with no published supplier code of conduct or third-party audits disclosed.
- B Corp ↗
- Sustainable packaging
- Waste reduction
How World Centric scores
Three pillars, scored independently. Higher is better.
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Environmental67.5Likely good
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Labor32.5Likely fair
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Compliance73.5Likely great
What World Centric does well
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B Corp Certified
World Centric has maintained B Corporation certification from B Lab, indicating it has met verified standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. The company has held this certification for multiple years and has reported scores above the median for its size and sector.
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BPI Compostable Certification
World Centric's compostable foodservice products carry certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), confirming they meet ASTM standards for industrial compostability (D6400/D6868). This is an independently verified, product-level certification.
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1% for the Planet Member
World Centric is a member of 1% for the Planet, committing to donate at least 1% of annual revenues to environmental nonprofit organizations. This membership is verified through the 1% for the Planet organization.
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Fair Trade Certification for select products
World Centric has offered Fair Trade certified products in its lineup, with certification verified through Fair Trade USA, indicating adherence to fair trade standards for those specific product lines.
The detail
Environment
World Centric's products are certified compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI), meaning they meet ASTM D6400 or D6868 standards for industrial composting. The company is a certified B Corporation, which requires disclosure of environmental performance metrics as part of the B Impact Assessment. According to the company's published materials, its products are made from rapidly renewable plant-based feedstocks rather than petroleum-based plastics. Limited independent public data is available on the company's direct operational emissions, energy use, or water consumption at its facilities.
Labor
World Centric holds B Corp certification, which includes a labor and worker component evaluated through the B Impact Assessment covering worker compensation, benefits, and training. The company's manufacturing is conducted primarily through third-party facilities, including operations in Asia, though detailed supplier audit disclosures and full supply chain transparency reports are not prominently published. Limited public data is available on specific wage levels, worker safety incident rates, or formal third-party labor audits beyond what is captured in the B Corp assessment process.
World Centric products on Amazon
17 products from World Centric, sold on Amazon (US). Leif earns a commission on qualifying purchases.
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