8" Compostable Clamshell — Square Bagasse Takeout Boxes
8" Compostable Clamshell — Square Bagasse Takeout Boxes
The Heavy-Duty Square for Serious Portions
This is the sturdiest box in the range. At 38 grams it uses noticeably more fiber than the rest — you feel it the moment you pick one up loaded. The square footprint gives you almost eight inches in both directions, which is what you want for a pizza slice, a full plate, or a family-size portion that isn't going to sit neatly in a rectangle.
Hinged with a locking front tab, a reinforced base that doesn't flex under weight, and 3.03″ of closed height for piled builds. Pizzerias, barbecue joints, and any kitchen sending out heavy wet food orders this size and stops worrying about the bottom giving out.
Where the Extra Weight Goes
- 38 g of fiber — the heaviest and most rigid box in the line. Built for loads that would flex a lighter container.
- 8.66″ square footprint — fits a pizza slice, a full plate, or a wide portion that a rectangle would crowd.
- 3.03″ closed height — clears a piled plate or a stacked build without pressing down on the food.
- Locking front tab — stays shut in transit at any angle. No tape, no bands.
- Grease & sauce resistant — handles barbecue, cheese, and oil without softening or seeping through.
- Commercially compostable — sugarcane fiber throughout, no lining or plastic window to separate.
Specifications
| Product Code | PCT081 |
| Base Dimensions | 8.66″ L × 7.87″ W |
| Internal Depth | 1.77″ |
| Closed Height | 3.03″ |
| Material | 100% sugarcane bagasse pulp |
| Color | Natural unbleached |
| Unit Weight | 38 g — heaviest in range |
| Closure | Hinged lid with locking front tab |
| Microwave Safe | Yes — up to 3 minutes |
| Freezer Safe | Yes |
| Oven Safe | No |
| Pack Sizes | 200 pcs / carton |
What Fits Inside
A large pizza slice, folded or flat. A barbecue plate — brisket, beans, slaw, cornbread. A full breakfast with everything on it. A wide salad. Nachos or loaded fries. A family-size portion of pasta. Anything that needs width in both directions rather than length.
Square or Rectangular?
Take the square when the food is wide in both directions — pizza, nachos, a barbecue plate, a spread of small items. Take the 9″ × 6″ rectangle when the food is long: a hoagie, a rack of ribs, a sub. The square is also the stronger box, so if the order is heavy and wet, this is the safer choice regardless of shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this really sturdier than the other clamshells?
Yes, measurably. At 38 g it uses about 27% more fiber than the 9″ × 6″ box. That translates into a base that stays flat under a heavy wet load.
Will a pizza slice fit?
A standard large slice fits comfortably. A New York–style slice may need folding, or the point trimmed.
Will grease from barbecue or cheese soak through?
No. The fiber resists oil and water and won't soften or stain through under heavy sauce or melted cheese.
Why is the carton only 200 pieces?
Because the box is larger and heavier than the rest of the range. Two hundred of these occupy roughly the same carton volume as five hundred 6″ boxes — worth accounting for when comparing carton counts across sizes.
Can customers reheat in the box?
Yes, up to 3 minutes in the microwave with the lid open. Not oven or air-fryer safe.
Do they stack when full?
Yes. The flat top panel and rigid base mean a loaded box takes another on top without deforming.