Vegware 185-Series Compostable PLA Wide Salad Bowls 32oz (300pk)
Product Description
The Vegware 185-Series Bon Appetit wide salad bowls are a 32oz single-use serving bowl made from PLA — a plant-based bioplastic derived from renewable crops rather than fossil fuels. They...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 300
- Colour
- Clear
- Diameter
- 185
- Dimensions
- 85(H) x 80(W)mm
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Product Description
The Vegware 185-Series Bon Appetit wide salad bowls are a 32oz single-use serving bowl made from PLA — a plant-based bioplastic derived from renewable crops rather than fossil fuels. They are designed for food-to-go and catering environments where operators want a practical alternative to conventional single-use plastic.
In a busy service setting, PLA bowls of this type perform reliably for cold and ambient food service. They hold their shape and resist leakage from wet salads, dressings, and sauced dishes, which makes them a practical choice for high-turnover counters, deli-style operations, and grab-and-go units. They are not intended for hot food service, which is worth bearing in mind if your menu extends beyond cold and room-temperature dishes.
From an operational standpoint, these bowls offer a few clear advantages for catering businesses:
- Commercially compostable — can be diverted from landfill where appropriate composting infrastructure exists
- Plant-based PLA construction reduces reliance on fossil-fuel-derived plastics
- Leak-resistant for wet salads, dressings, and similar cold foods
- Pack quantity of 300 suits moderate to high service volumes without frequent reordering
- Compatible with the Vegware 185-Series flat lid for sealed presentation and transport
The main practical consideration is composting access. Commercial composting of PLA requires an industrial composting facility — home composting is not sufficient to break the material down effectively. Operators should confirm that their waste contractor or local scheme accepts PLA before positioning these as a fully compostable solution to customers.
These bowls are well suited to cafés, contract caterers, hospitality venues, and food-to-go retailers serving cold dishes at volume. They are less appropriate for hot food applications or venues with no access to a commercial composting stream who nonetheless want to make composting claims.
If you are reviewing your disposables range and want to discuss volumes, lid compatibility, or how compostable packaging fits your current waste setup, we are happy to help you think it through before you commit.
Key Features
- 32oz wide PLA bowl suitable for cold and ambient food service
- Commercially compostable construction made from plant-based PLA
- Leak-resistant design holds dressings and wet salads securely
- Compatible with Vegware 185-Series flat PLA lid for sealed service
- Pack of 300 supports consistent supply for moderate to high volumes
Operational Benefits
- Reduces single-use plastic waste across food-to-go and catering menus
- Supports landfill diversion where commercial composting infrastructure is available
- Minimises spillage risk during service, transport, and customer handling
- Consistent pack sizing simplifies stock management and reorder planning
- Aligned presentation across bowl and lid keeps food-to-go offer looking professional
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 300
- Colour
- Clear
- Diameter
- 185
- Dimensions
- 85(H) x 80(W)mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Weight
- 16.999999999999998g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- PLA has a lower heat tolerance than conventional plastic, so these bowls are intended for cold and ambient food service only. For hot food applications, a different material such as CPLA or bagasse would be more appropriate.
- Yes — PLA requires industrial composting conditions to break down properly, and cannot be composted at home or in standard food waste collections in most areas. It is worth confirming with your waste contractor that they accept PLA before making composting claims to your customers.
- For a high-turnover food-to-go counter serving multiple sittings daily, 300 units can move quickly during a busy week. Many operators hold two or three packs in reserve to avoid running short mid-service, particularly over weekends or event periods.