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Rooted in Values

Our work is rooted in service to both people and planet, guided by values that shape everything we do: what we make, how we make it, and who we stand with. Sustainability, justice, and advocacy are not side projects; they are the foundation. At World Centric, we live by Integrity, Community, and Ellecent — always striving to do better. It started in 2004 with a single cup made from sugarcane waste. One small object in a world drowning in plastic, extraction, and excess. We knew a cup would not fix the system, but it challenged us to imagine one that could. Today, we design smarter products from renewable materials and give directly to grassroots efforts confronting social and environmental crises.

A selection of World Centric compostable food containers

Sustainable Business Certifications

World Centric maintains the following sustainable business and product certifications and memberships as well as allocating 25% of our profits to global grassroots organizations focused on alleviating poverty and combating climate change.

B Corporation

B Corportions (or B Corps) are for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards f social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

B Corp Profile

California Green Business Network

The Green Business Network works with small to medium sized businesses to create a vibrant green economy.

CGBN Profile

California Compost Coalition

The California Compost Coalition represents members and compost operators with a unified statewide voice on issues of safety, regulations, environmental planning, trade, and marketing.

National Stewardship Action Council

NSAC is a 501(c)4 non-profit that advocates for an equitable, circular economy anywhere in the U.S., and at any level of government.

Green Sports Alliance

The Green Sports Alliance promotes sustainability in the sports industry by partnering with leagues, teams, venues, and events to reduce environmental impact.

Member Directory

1% For The Planet

1% For the Planet is a global network of businesses that donate 1% of annual sales directly to approved environmental and sustainability nonprofit organizations.

1% Profile

NMSDC

The NMSDC advances business opportunities for Asian, Black, Hispanic and Native American suppliers.

NMSDC Certification

Sustainable Packaging Coalition

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition is a membership-based collaborative that believes in the power of industry to make packaging more sustainable.

US Composting Council

The US Composting Council advances compost manufacturing, compost utilization, and organics recycling to benefit members, society, and the environment.

One Step Closer

The OSC Packaging Collaborative is a group of leading natural brands, packaging innovators, and industry partners working together to tackle the problems of single-use packaging and create more sustainable solutions.

OSC Partners