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Yes. Bioleader® 1300ml paper salad bowls with lids are suitable for salads, rice bowls, cold meals, takeaway meals, and prepared food programs. The food-grade paperboard structure, coated surface, rolled rim, and matching lid options help improve stacking, handling, and transport performance.

Item Product Name Paper Weight Product Size (Top*Bottom*High) Pcs/ CTN Carton Size (cm) PE-SK500 500ml Square Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 130 x 112 x 47 300 40 27.5 45 PE-SK650 650ml Square Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 130 x 110 x 60 300 40 27.5 46.5 Lid Options PP Lid 8g 130 x 130 300 30 28 41.5 PET Lid 9g 130 x 130 300 33 28 41.5 PE-SK750 750ml Square Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 170 x 148 x 44 300 52 35 57 PE-SK1000 1000ml Square Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 170 x 146 x 56 300 52 35 57 PE-SK1200 1200ml Square Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 170 x 145 x 66 300 52 35 58 PE-SK1400 1400ml Square Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 170 x 143 x 75 300 52 35 58 Lid Options PP Lid 12g 170 x 170 300 55 37 34 PET Lid 16g 170 x 170 300 55 37 34 Film Coated Options PE(single) Single 18gsm PE (100% recyclable, this is the normal choice type) PE(double) Double 18gsm PE (available for ice, cold, and freezer) PLA Single 31gsm PLA (100% biodegradable & compostable) Lid Options for Paper, PP and PET For 1200–1400ml square paper salad bowls, PP lids are practical for takeaway, stacking, and transport stability when large salads, rice bowls, noodles, pasta, and cold meals need secure handling. PET lids improve product visibility for retail display, supermarket ready meals, deli counters, and grab-and-go meal bowls. The 170mm lid system fits 750ml, 1000ml, 1200ml, and 1400ml square bowls, while the smaller 130mm lids fit the 500ml and 650ml range. Bioleader® can match lid type by rim diameter, packing plan, artwork needs, and destination market requirements.

The base material is paperboard, but the final disposal claim depends on the lining and local waste system. PE-coated bowls are practical for standard foodservice use and may depend on local recycling capability. PLA-coated or aqueous-coated options are better choices when buyers need compostable or plastic-reduction packaging claims.

One of the most significant challenges in the transition to sustainable tableware and packaging is the economic cost. Currently, many biodegradable and compostable materials, such as those made from PLA (Polylactic Acid) or bagasse (sugarcane pulp), are more expensive than conventional plastic products. The initial investment for manufacturers to switch to alternative materials can be substantial — consumer education. A study by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation shows that, while the price of biodegradable materials is gradually decreasing due to improvements in production efficiency, these alternatives still cost 30-50% more than conventional plastics.

Despite the availability of alternative materials, many of them face limitations in terms of functionality, durability, and production capacity , consumer education. For example, compostable plastics such as PLA can be effective for many applications but have limitations when exposed to heat, making them unsuitable for hot food packaging. Moreover, many of the compostable products currently available require industrial composting facilities, which are still scarce in several regions, particularly in the U.S. A 2019 report by the European Parliament indicated that only about 10% of compostable materials in Europe are properly processed in industrial composting facilities , consumer education.