Vegware 185-Series Compostable Bon Appetit Wide Bowl PLA Flat Lid (300)
Product Description
These flat lids from Vegware are designed to fit the 185-Series wide Bon Appetit bowl range and are made from PLA — a clear, plant-based plastic derived from renewable resources....
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 300
- Colour
- Clear
- Diameter
- 186
- Dimensions
- 10(H) x 186(W)mm
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Product Description
These flat lids from Vegware are designed to fit the 185-Series wide Bon Appetit bowl range and are made from PLA — a clear, plant-based plastic derived from renewable resources. The material behaves similarly to conventional plastic in use, but unlike standard petroleum-based plastic, PLA is accepted at commercial composting facilities, making it a practical choice for operators looking to reduce landfill waste from their food-to-go offering.
In a busy service environment, the crystal-clear finish allows the contents — salads, grain bowls, chilled desserts — to remain fully visible, which supports presentation without any additional effort. The flat profile keeps stacking neat and makes them straightforward to dispense at pace during busy periods. Supplied in cases of 300, the pack quantity suits operations running consistent volume rather than occasional use.
- Commercially compostable PLA material — suitable for certified composting facilities
- Clear finish keeps food presentation visible through the lid
- Flat profile stacks efficiently, reducing counter clutter
- Plant-based material reduces reliance on conventional petroleum plastics
- Pack of 300 suited to regular, volume food-to-go service
It is worth confirming before committing to compostable packaging that your waste contractor or local authority accepts PLA at a commercial composting facility. Acceptance varies by region, and without access to appropriate composting infrastructure the environmental benefit is reduced — though the material remains a more sustainable choice than standard plastic in any case.
These lids are well suited to cafés, delis, workplace catering, and grab-and-go counters serving chilled or ambient food in bowls. If your operation uses a different bowl size or requires a vented or domed lid profile, it is worth checking compatibility before ordering in quantity. The team are happy to help confirm the right lid and bowl pairing for your service format.
Key Features
- PLA construction commercially compostable at certified composting facilities
- Crystal-clear material keeps bowl contents fully visible through lid
- Flat profile designed to stack neatly for efficient counter storage
- Plant-based PLA sourced from renewable rather than petroleum-based materials
- Pack of 300 supports consistent volume in regular food-to-go service
Operational Benefits
- Supports waste diversion goals where commercial composting access is available
- Clear lid maintains food presentation with no extra effort at the counter
- Flat stacking profile keeps service areas tidy during busy periods
- Reduces reliance on conventional plastic across high-volume daily covers
- Bulk pack quantity reduces reorder frequency for steady-volume operations
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 300
- Colour
- Clear
- Diameter
- 186
- Dimensions
- 10(H) x 186(W)mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Weight
- 10g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- PLA is commercially compostable, but acceptance varies between waste contractors and local authorities across the UK. Before switching to compostable packaging, it is worth confirming with your waste provider that PLA is accepted at their facility — otherwise the material still represents a more sustainable choice than standard plastic, but the composting benefit will not be realised.
- These lids are specifically sized for the Vegware 185-Series wide Bon Appetit bowl range. Vegware produce a number of different bowl formats, and lid fitment is not always interchangeable between series. If you are running a different bowl size or are unsure of compatibility, it is worth checking before placing a volume order.
- PLA has a lower heat tolerance than conventional plastic and is generally not recommended for hot food or hot drink applications. These lids are best suited to chilled or ambient food service — salads, cold desserts, and similar grab-and-go items — rather than hot dishes or soups.