Clear Flat Lids for 32 oz Bowls — Stackable Recyclable PET
Clear Flat Lids for 32 oz Bowls — Stackable Recyclable PET
The Lid You Can Stack On
A dome lid protects a piled salad, but nothing sits on top of it. This one is flat — which means bowls stack three or four deep in a cold case, a delivery bag, or a catering rack without anything sliding, tipping, or crushing the bowl underneath.
At 0.67″ it adds two-thirds of an inch to the bowl. Clear PET, so the contents still sell themselves through the top, and rigid enough to carry the weight of the bowls above it. For soups, level fills, and any operation moving volume through a case, this is the lid that earns its shelf space.
Why This Lid Earns Its Place
- Stacks securely — a flat top takes another bowl directly, so orders travel in columns instead of spreading across a rack.
- 0.67″ low profile — barely over half an inch of added height. More units per shelf, per case, and per delivery bag.
- Crystal clear — PET stays optically clear in a cold case, so labelled and dated contents stay readable.
- Label-friendly surface — a flat top takes date, allergen, and ingredient stickers cleanly. A dome doesn't.
- Secure snap fit — seats firmly on the bowl rim and holds through handling and transport.
- Widely recyclable — PET is #1 plastic, accepted in most US curbside programs.
Specifications
| Product Code | PBL03 |
| Diameter | 8.66″ |
| Height | 0.67″ |
| Material | Clear PET (#1 plastic) |
| Unit Weight | 19 g |
| Profile | Flat — fully stackable |
| Fits | 32 oz Round Bowl (PB32) only |
| Recyclable | Yes — PET #1 |
| Compostable | No |
| Microwave Safe | No — remove before heating |
| Refrigerator Safe | Yes |
| Pack Sizes | 500 pcs / carton |
About the Material — Read This Before Ordering
This lid is PET plastic. It is recyclable, not compostable. A bagasse bowl with a PET lid cannot be sold as a fully compostable unit, and it will not meet compostable-only requirements in jurisdictions that have them.
If your operation is strictly zero-waste, use the bowls uncovered or with compostable film instead. If you need clarity, rigidity, stackability, and a low cost per unit — and your customers recycle — PET is the right tool. We'd rather set that out here than have you find it at an inspection.
Best For
Soup and ramen service where the fill sits level. Refrigerated cases where shelf height decides how many units you can display. Catering transport racks stacking bowls three or four deep. Meal prep operations shipping portioned bowls. Any kitchen that labels and dates its containers — the flat top is what the sticker goes on.
Which Should You Order?
This flat lid — for soups, level fills, stacking, and labelling. Same price as the dome, so this is a function decision, not a cost one.
Dome lid (PBL01) — for salads and builds piled above the rim, where flattening the toppings would cost you the sale. Trade-off: bowls won't stack.
Hinged clamshells (PCT096 or PCT081) — when speed beats visibility. Lid built in, one piece, fully compostable. Best for hot delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bowls can I stack with these on?
Three to four safely for transport. The flat top distributes weight across the rim of the bowl below rather than pressing onto the food.
Why is the diameter larger than the dome lid?
Different seating geometry. The flat lid overlaps the bowl rim; the dome seats inside it. Both fit the same bowl correctly — the measurements just aren't directly comparable.
How many lids should I order per bowl?
Not one to one. Real usage runs roughly 40–75% — plenty of orders go uncovered. Ordering matched pairs is the fastest way to end up with spare lids and no bowls.
Can hot soup go under this lid?
Not recommended. PET is built for cold applications — hot food will warp the lid and cause heavy condensation. Let soup cool before covering, or serve it uncovered.
Will labels stick to it?
Yes. The flat top takes standard date and ingredient labels cleanly, which is one of the main reasons operations choose flat over dome.
Is PET actually recycled in practice?
PET #1 is among the most widely accepted plastics in US curbside programs. Acceptance varies locally, and food residue can cause rejection — a quick rinse helps.