{"product_id":"9-inch-compostable-paper-plates-bulk","title":"9\" Compostable Paper Plates — Uncoated, Bulk 1000 Count","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#2F332F;line-height:1.7;font-size:16px;max-width:820px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:28px;font-weight:700;color:#1A4A30;margin:0 0 14px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eUncoated Paper. Nothing Else Added.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eAlmost every white paper plate on the market has a plastic or wax layer on the surface. It's what makes them shiny, and it's what stops them ever breaking down properly. These don't have one — just pressed paper with a fluted rim, which is why they compost in a backyard pile rather than needing an industrial facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003eA thousand plates to a carton at the lowest cost per plate in our range. This is the volume plate: parties, church halls, school events, bake sales, and anywhere you're serving a hundred people and the plate needs to do one job well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F7F4EC;border-left:4px solid #1A4A30;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 28px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#1A4A30;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhat Uncoated Actually Means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1A4A30;\"\u003eHome compostable\u003c\/strong\u003e — no plastic film, no wax. Breaks down in a backyard pile, unlike coated plates or molded fiber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1A4A30;\"\u003eLowest cost per plate\u003c\/strong\u003e — a thousand to a carton makes this the volume option when you're feeding a crowd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1A4A30;\"\u003eFluted rim adds rigidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — the crimped edge stiffens the plate and helps contain crumbs and loose food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1A4A30;\"\u003eLight and easy to handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — guests can hold one comfortably standing up, plate in one hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1A4A30;\"\u003eNests almost flat\u003c\/strong\u003e — a thousand plates take up remarkably little shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1A4A30;\"\u003eNo plastic, no wax, no dye\u003c\/strong\u003e — nothing on the surface between the paper and the food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#1A4A30;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;min-width:320px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7F4EC;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003e9 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003eUncoated paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7F4EC;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003eRound, fluted rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7F4EC;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCoating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003eNone — no plastic, no wax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHome Compostable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7F4EC;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGrease Resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003eNo — use bagasse for oily or saucy food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCut Resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003eNo — not intended for knife use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7F4EC;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMicrowave Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003eYes — short reheating only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOven Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F7F4EC;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCase Quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 16px;border:1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003e1000 plates \/ carton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#1A4A30;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003eCake and dessert. Sandwiches and wraps. Cookies, pastries, and bakery service. Dry appetizers and finger food. Pizza slices. Birthday parties, church halls, school events, and bake sales. Anywhere the food is dry or lightly moist and the count runs into the hundreds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #E4E0D4;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 28px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#1A4A30;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhere These Aren't the Right Plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWe'd rather tell you now. Uncoated paper has no barrier layer, so a plate of curry, barbecue, or anything swimming in gravy will soften from underneath. They're also not built for cutting with a knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eFor hot plated meals, saucy food, or anywhere guests use cutlery, order our \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1A4A30;\"\u003e9″ bagasse plates\u003c\/strong\u003e instead. They cost more per plate and are worth it for that job. Many operations stock both — bagasse for the main, paper for dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#1A4A30;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4E0D4;padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#1A4A30;\"\u003eWill grease soak through?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eWith oily or saucy food, yes — there's no barrier layer, which is exactly what makes them home compostable. For pizza, cake, sandwiches, and dry food they hold fine. For gravy and curry, use bagasse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4E0D4;padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#1A4A30;\"\u003eCan I really compost these at home?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eYes. Uncoated paper breaks down in a backyard pile. Coated white plates and dense molded fiber both need commercial facilities — these don't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4E0D4;padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#1A4A30;\"\u003eWhy aren't they shiny like other white plates?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eBecause the shine on most paper plates is a plastic or wax film. Removing it is the entire point of this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4E0D4;padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#1A4A30;\"\u003eCan guests cut on them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eNot really. These are for food eaten by hand or with a fork. If your menu needs a knife, use bagasse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E4E0D4;padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#1A4A30;\"\u003eAre they microwave safe?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eFor short reheating, yes. There's no plastic layer to melt. Don't use them for long heating or anything that will render out a lot of fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#1A4A30;\"\u003eHow much storage does 1000 take?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eLess than you'd expect. They nest almost flat, so a full carton is roughly the size of a case of copy paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Green Goods Distribution","offers":[{"title":"1000 per carton","offer_id":49747061964952,"sku":"PP09","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1436\/4312\/files\/9PaperPlates1.jpg?v=1787749844","url":"https:\/\/www.greengoodsdistribution.com\/products\/9-inch-compostable-paper-plates-bulk","provider":"Green Goods Distribution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}