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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 Excellence. Always striving to do better.

Our Mission

Sustainable Business
Certifications

These certifications reflect our core values: integrity in how we operate, community in who we work with, and excellence in the standards to which we hold ourselves. We participate in coalitions advancing circular systems and supply chain equity. We submit to external audits, collaborate with industry partners on systemic packaging challenges, and maintain memberships that hold us accountable to measurable environmental and social standards.

B Corporation

B Corporations are for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

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.

National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)

The NMSDC advances business opportunities for Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American suppliers and connects them with corporate members.

The US Composting Council

The US Composting Council advances compost manufacturing, compost utilization, and organics recycling to support composting infrastructure nationwide.

Green Sports Alliance

Green Sports Alliance

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

EcoVadis

EcoVadis assesses corporate sustainability performance across environmental, labor, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices through independent evaluation.

Progress
Without Pretending
It’s Enough

Incremental Material Advancements

We introduce sustainable materials as iterations toward less harmful options, not as final solutions. FSC-certified paperboard, NoTree bamboo fiber alternatives, TPLA reusables, fiber hot cups eliminating plastic linings. Each advancement represents incremental improvement within disposable culture, not escape from it. We focus material science expertise on creating less harmful options. We accept the limitations.

Operational Reliability and Transparency

We maintain the infrastructure required for reliable supply with operational stability, reliability and systems built on 22 years of experience. We maintain safety stock, manage logistics, and fulfill orders reliably

Commitment to Reducing Waste

The average person generates over four pounds of trash each day, much of it plastic used briefly but lasting for decades. This reflects deeper challenges in how materials are produced and consumed. We create compostable packaging and foodservice ware as a better alternative to traditional plastics and foam, while recognizing that material substitution alone is not the final answer. Our long-term vision is a future built on reuse.