We only accept compostable service ware that is BPI, CMA, or OK Compost certified. The following companies offer certified compostable 5 compartment lunch trays that comply with these standards.

World Centric - Product TR-SC-UF - Sells directly to schools through their website. They offer the trays at cost to schools, which is about 0.17 cents per tray.

Earth Maize - Product EM-5C-1T - These trays are available from the manufacturer at about 0.14 cents a tray wholesale.
Geotegrity - Product T009 - Offered through PYP distributor and possibly others. The wholesale cost per tray is about 0.07 cents, plus shipping from China. 

Please speak with your distributor about carrying one of these trays.



The following programs and grants may help pay for certified compostable trays:

• School Nutrition Equipment Assistance for Schools – This grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education helps schools purchase equipment to serve healthier meals.
• Farm to School Grant Program – This USDA grant helps schools initiate, expand, and institutionalize farm to school efforts.
• Municipal Recycling Dividends Program - Earn points which translate into funds that can be used for enhancing school waste reduction programs.

One of these grants or programs may be a great project for a Green Team to increase a schools compostable waste. The Green Team website has several case studies related to the environmental benefits of reusable vs disposable service ware.  Scroll to the end of this page to read the case studies.

If your school is considering implementing reusable service ware the MA Sustainable Materials Recovery Grant may be a funding option.