Company Values

To replace styrofoam and plastics with compostable products made from sustainable materials
To be a model of how sustainable enterprises and businesses should function
To use our profits to:
- Raise awareness of global environmental and social issues
- Promote awareness of sustainable alternatives to everyday consumption choices
- Support grass root organizations working on environmental and social issues
Over time move to giving 100% of our profits

World Centric has remained a strong advocate for environmental sustainability and social justice since it’s inception in 2004. Our efforts include:

Zero Carbon Footprint. We offset our total carbon emissions by working with two grassroots international environmental and social organizations to plant 175,000 trees in Cameroon and India.
Give 25% of net profits. We gave nearly $40,000 in 2009 to worthy charities that contribute toward a more environmentally sustainable and economically viable way of life in India, Kenya and North America.
Discount our products to schools (25%) and nonprofits (15%) and have done that since we started.
Provide Compostable lunch trays at cost to schools to replace Styrofoam trays with a total donation of over $126,000 in 2009.
Regularly audit outsourced factories under Fair Labor Organization guidelines, to ensure fair wages and working conditions for workers.
Power our office using renewable energy (a combination of wind and solar) and strive to be a zero-waste office
Proivde $250 per month reimbursement for employees to take public transportation
Have hosted Environmental and social justice speakers and film series since 2004 and regularly host other community events.

Integrity - Being honest and transparent with our suppliers, customers and employees.
Authenticity - Doing what we say and what we believe in and not saying one thing, but doing something else.
Passion - Bringing our energy, our commitment and enthusiasm to what we do and believe in.
Diversity - Respect for divergent perspectives, differing cultures and biodiversity.
Respect for life - Value our environment and all life - water, air, plants, trees, insects, animals, and humans
Social and economic justice - Encourage fair treatment, fair wages, and equitable sharing of limited resources.