# Bio-Compostable Service Products World Centric Transformed from Non-Profit to For-Profit Business By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-01-11 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-centric References: [bcorporation.net](http://www.bcorporation.net/community/directory/worldcentric) & [worldcentric.org](http://worldcentric.org/) Since its inception, [World Centric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-central-kitchens) transformed from from a non-profit organization to a viable business -- but a social and environmental business. The mission still sames the same: the certified B Corporation creates bio-compostable products. The list of products that Palo Alto, California-based World Centric offers is lengthy: straws, utensils, trays, take-out containers, bowls, plates, toothbrushes, paper towels, souffle cups and recycled paper -- just to name a few. Their plant-based toothbrushes have previously been featured on Social Business' sister site, Trend Hunter, which showed how they created a travel-specific product in order to takle a specific waste problem. They sell their products to a variety of high-traffic environments such as events, schools, cafeteras, hospitals and restaurants. **Contact Information** World Centric [website](http://worldcentric.org/) World Centric on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WorldCentric) World Centric on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/worldcentric) World Centric on [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/world-centric) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bio-compostable Products:** Opportunity for businesses to innovate by creating more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional products. - **Plant-based Toothbrushes:** The development of plant-based toothbrushes presents an opportunity for companies to tap into the growing demand for eco-friendly personal care products. - **High-traffic Environment Products:** Businesses can disrupt the industry by offering bio-compostable products specifically designed for high-traffic environments such as events, schools, cafeterias, hospitals, and restaurants. ### Where This Applies - **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry can capitalize on the trend of bio-compostable products by developing sustainable packaging solutions that align with consumer preferences for eco-friendly options. - **Personal Care Industry:** The personal care industry can seize the opportunity presented by plant-based toothbrushes to cater to the increasing consumer demand for sustainable and natural personal care products. - **Food Service Industry:** In the food service industry, integrating bio-compostable products into everyday operations can help businesses reduce waste and meet consumer expectations for sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Wooden Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-wooden-cutlery.md) - [Compostable Fiber Tablewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-fiber-retail-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-straw.md) - [Compostable Takeout Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-takeout-containers.md) - [Biotransformable Cup Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen.md) - [Business-Friendly Efficient Composting Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-composting-technology.md) - [Kid-Friendly Biobased Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-tableware.md) - [Sustainability-Focused Reusable Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-toothbrush.md) - [Plastic-Free Food Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasticfree-food-packaging.md)