{"product_id":"clear-pet-lid-28-oz-rectangle-tray-rtl96","title":"Clear Lids for 28 oz Meal Prep Trays — Recyclable PET, Bulk","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\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a4a30; margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eThe Lid That Lets the Food Sell Itself\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eA meal in a covered tray is a guess. A meal under a clear lid is a purchase. At 0.94″ tall this lid adds just under an inch of height over the 28 oz rectangle tray — enough clearance for a normally filled portion, low enough that trays still stack four deep in a cold case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003eRigid PET that snaps onto the tray rim and holds through transport, stacking, and a full shift in refrigerated display. Meal prep companies, grab-and-go counters, and catering operations use this pairing because customers buy what they can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\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: bold; color: #1a4a30; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhy This Lid Earns Its Place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a4a30;\"\u003eFull visibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — optically clear PET. The build, the portion, and the freshness are all visible before anyone opens it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a4a30;\"\u003e0.94″ low profile\u003c\/strong\u003e — clears a normal fill without wasting case height. More units per shelf and per delivery bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a4a30;\"\u003eStacks flat\u003c\/strong\u003e — the raised center panel takes another tray directly, so orders travel in columns not rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a4a30;\"\u003eSecure snap fit\u003c\/strong\u003e — seats on the RT96 rim and stays put when the tray is carried one-handed or tilted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a4a30;\"\u003eLabel-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — the flat top takes date, ingredient, and allergen stickers cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a4a30;\"\u003eWidely recyclable\u003c\/strong\u003e — PET is #1 plastic, accepted in most US curbside programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; 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%;\"\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003eRTL96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #E4E0D4; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003e9.84″ L × 6.69″ W × 0.94″ H\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;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003eClear PET (#1 plastic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #E4E0D4; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUnit Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003e24 g\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;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003eLow dome — stackable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #E4E0D4; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003e28 oz Rectangle Tray (RT96) only\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;\"\u003eRecyclable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003eYes — PET #1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #E4E0D4; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCompostable\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;\"\u003eMicrowave Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003eNo — remove before heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #E4E0D4; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRefrigerator Safe\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;\"\u003ePack Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border: 1px solid #E4E0D4;\"\u003e300 pcs \/ carton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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: bold; color: #1a4a30; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eAbout the Material — Read This Before Ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eThis lid is PET plastic. It is \u003cstrong\u003erecyclable, not compostable\u003c\/strong\u003e. A bagasse tray 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eIf your operation is strictly zero-waste, use the trays uncovered, with compostable film, or switch to our hinged clamshells. If you need clarity, rigidity, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a4a30; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003eRefrigerated grab-and-go cases where visibility drives the sale. Meal prep subscriptions shipping a week of portions. Catering trays that need to arrive covered and presentable. Deli and salad counters. Any operation where a customer decides with their eyes before they reach for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\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: bold; color: #1a4a30; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eWhich Should You Order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a4a30;\"\u003eRT96 tray + this RTL96 lid\u003c\/strong\u003e — when customers need to see the food. Cold display, retail shelves, meal prep subscriptions. The trade-off is a recyclable rather than compostable lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a4a30;\"\u003ePCT096 9″ × 6″ clamshell\u003c\/strong\u003e — when speed matters more than visibility. Hinged lid built in, one piece, nothing to match, fully compostable. Best for hot delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a4a30;\"\u003eRT86 food box + RTL86 lid\u003c\/strong\u003e — when the food is deep or saucy. That box is 1.85″ deep against this tray's 1.57″, in a smaller footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a4a30; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E4E0D4; padding-bottom: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a4a30;\"\u003eHow many lids should I order per tray?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eNot one to one. Real usage runs roughly 40–75% — plenty of orders go uncovered or get stacked. Ordering matched pairs is the fastest way to end up with spare lids and no trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E4E0D4; padding-bottom: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a4a30;\"\u003eWill it fit any of your other containers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eNo. This lid is sized for the 28 oz rectangle tray (RT96) only. The 8″ × 6″ food box takes the RTL86 lid instead — different footprint, different lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E4E0D4; padding-bottom: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a4a30;\"\u003eCan hot food go under this lid?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eNot recommended. PET is built for cold applications — hot food will warp the lid and cause heavy condensation that obscures exactly what you wanted visible. Let food cool before covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E4E0D4; padding-bottom: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a4a30;\"\u003eDoes it fog in a display case?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eMinimal fogging with properly cooled food. Fogging comes from residual warmth under a sealed lid, not from the case itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #E4E0D4; padding-bottom: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a4a30;\"\u003eCan trays be stacked with these lids on?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eYes. The raised center panel supports another tray and transfers weight to the rim below rather than onto the food. Three to four deep is safe for transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a4a30;\"\u003eIs PET actually recycled in practice?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003ePET #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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Green Goods Distribution","offers":[{"title":"300","offer_id":49707368415384,"sku":"RTL96","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1436\/4312\/files\/Pet_Lids_28_oz..jpg?v=1787168897","url":"https:\/\/www.greengoodsdistribution.com\/products\/clear-pet-lid-28-oz-rectangle-tray-rtl96","provider":"Green Goods Distribution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}