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Eligibility: This promotion is only available to new customers making their first purchase on our website (biopak.com) and is applicable only to customers located in Hong Kong.
Promotion Details：Eligible new customers will receive a 15% discount on their first purchase, excluding shipping fees. To avail of the discount, customers must enter the promo code "HK15OFF" at checkout.
Promotion Period：This promotion is valid from May 20, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
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Clear and Accurate Data Is Essential to Understanding Our Impact – And Then Reducing It.
Excitingly, BioPak has launched our Environmental Impact Label, outlining the ‘eco-costs’ in each product description on our website. This will increase transparency, accountability and our commitment to combating greenwashing.
The concept of ‘eco-costs’ places a monetary value on the environmental costs of a product. It goes beyond carbon emissions, it encompasses everything from the depletion of natural resources to the pollution of air and water, and loss of biodiversity. In other words, it’s the ‘price’ nature and society pay to produce a product – representing the product’s full impact on the environment.
Eco-cost is not a hidden fee and is not included in the price you pay at the checkout, it’s the cost of the toll it takes on the planet. BioPak utilises this data to identify areas with the greatest potential for environmental impact reduction. It is our job to reduce the eco-cost and your impact.
To achieve this, BioPak partnered with Pickler, an environmental impact calculation software for packaging dedicated to making sustainable decision-making as easy as possible.
Pickler utilises science-based Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) calculations founded on the latest market research and compliant with global sustainability legislation. As scientific advancements and new research emerge, our data and methodology continually evolve, leading to updates in eco-cost and carbon footprint values. Recognising the complexity and dynamic nature of LCAs, our published data reflects the most current, independently verified information, ensuring increasing accuracy in real-time.
Eco-Costs: The Hidden Environmental Costs of a Product
Eco-costs provide a rounded view of a product's impact on the environment using four key categories: carbon footprint, impact on biodiversity, impact on human health and impact on material scarcity. This avoids becoming ‘tunnel-visioned’ and focusing solely on carbon footprint.
For example, when we talk about the eco-cost of a disposable coffee cup, we're looking at the environmental impact that's not visible in the simple act of buying and enjoying a cup of coffee. This hidden cost encompasses a range of environmental tolls.
Eco-costs exist to help us make more informed choices – both as a business and as consumers. With the right information, we can reduce our environmental footprint and support the shift towards a more sustainable future.
Eco-costs allow businesses to measure the environmental impact of a product in a simple metric – then improve their sustainability efforts.
We encourage all businesses to join in this movement.
Eco-costs are what we'd need to spend on measures to mitigate the impact of our operations on the planet.
But remember, eco-costs is a concept and not included in our products’ market price.
Eco-costs allow foodservice businesses and packaging distributors to compare products and make informed choices based on environmental impact.
Eco-costs help end consumers understand the true impact of their consumption. It pushes them to choose sustainable alternatives, like products made from rapidly renewable resources or recycled materials – which have a lower eco-cost.
Where Can I Find the Eco-Costs? Look for the Environmental Impact Label
The eco-costs can be found in an independently verified ‘Environmental Impact Label’ on each product page on our website, below the Specifications and Category Details sections.
This label allows for direct comparisons between products so you can make informed choices. The label will also link to a comprehensive Environmental Impact Report detailing the product’s eco-cost and carbon footprint, along with the methodology and sources used for calculations.
One key issue our Environmental Impact Label overcomes is ‘unfair comparisons.’
We see it all the time in business.For example, one company claims its paper is more eco-friendly than another company’s paper. But if there are no further details or data about what’s being compared – or if both companies are using different methods to calculate their impact – this is misleading and considered greenwashing.
Having a credible metric allows us to finally see and compare the complete impact of our products. Pickler utilises science-based Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) calculations founded on the latest market research and compliant with global sustainability legislation. As scientific advancements and new research emerge, our data and methodology continually evolve, leading to updates in eco-cost and carbon footprint values. Recognising the complexity and dynamic nature of LCAs, our published data reflects the most current, independently verified information, ensuring increasing accuracy in real-time.
The table below gives an example of how you can compare similar BioPak products that are intended for the same use. But since they’re made from different materials, they have a different impact on the environment.
Three things to remember when comparing BioPak products:
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Check the quantities per carton – are they the same? They should be the same in order to make accurate comparisons.
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Are the products in a similar category? For example, there’s no point comparing a takeaway coffee cup with a takeaway food bowl, because they serve two entirely different purposes.
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Pickler’s software is designed for businesses and customers to compare our products against each other using the same LCA methodology in order to make informed decisions within our business.
The Environmental Impact Data is constantly evolving as BioPak refines our materials, weights, and manufacturing processes. In partnership with Sustainability Impact Metrics (a spin-off from Delft University of Technology), Pickler continuously updates their Idemat data set with the latest scientific findings. As a result, our product footprint may change over time. To avoid greenwashing, the end-of-life of our products is estimated by Pickler, not BioPak. Currently, Pickler assesses the recoverability of each material separately, even for lined paper. We are actively working with them to refine this method. Data is current as of 08/05/2024.
Why Is BioPak Partnering With Pickler To Show Our Eco-Costs?
A recent McKinsey survey has revealed that so many big organisations are falling short of their sustainable packaging commitments, with only 2% of packaging manufacturers and resellers having proof to support their sustainability claims. This highlights an industry that’s rife with greenwashing.
Vague sustainability claims are no longer good enough. There’s growing demand for impact data to substantiate claims, based on scientific evidence. Here’s why BioPak is choosing to partner with Pickler to gain clear sustainability metrics.
Three things to remember when comparing BioPak products:
Evidence-Based Decisions
Using Pickler, we uncover the biggest impact categories for our products and which part of the product's lifecycle caused it. This information will inform decisions to reduce our impact.
Legislation Compliance
Pickler’s calculations are compliant with global legislation, like the EU Green Claim Directive and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
Sustainability Leadership
We hope more businesses will share clear impact data and sustainability metrics. This will lead to greater accountability and empower consumers to make informed choices.
Credible Calculations
While many impact reports rely on guesswork, Pickler uses science-based and credible Life Cycle Assessment calculations. Claims consumers can trust.
Improve Customer Experience
The carbon footprint and eco-cost data allow customers to make informed decisions and can assist in accurately reporting their own business's impact.
Thinking of making the switch to BioPak? We understand if you’ve still got a few questions about our sustainable packaging. We’ve answered some of our most common questions here.
How do I know if a packaging product is recyclable in Australia?
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has launched The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Program – an on-pack labelling scheme to help you understand if an item can or cannot be recycled in Australia and which bin it should placed in. Go to their website to check what can be recycled.
Under the new plastic bans in Australia, can I switch to any item that claims to be compostable?
Each state and territory in Australia and New Zealand has different single-use plastic ban guidelines. Check our Plastic Bans guide to see which compostable items are allowed as alternatives in your local area.
When a compostable item is allowed as an alternative, it should be certified by the Australian BioPlastic Association (ABA). ABA is the local accreditation body and is the only source of truth to ensure products are certified to AU and NZ standards. Their website has a list of companies and products that are certified. If a product is not on this list, it’s not certified compostable in Australia and New Zealand.
How do I know if packaging is created from responsibly sourced materials?
Look for proof through certifications and supply chain transparency. At BioPak, our manufacturing partners must meet stringent quality, social, and environmental standards.
The majority of our manufacturing partners' facilities are certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, and two are in the process of achieving certifications.
We’re B Corp certified, which means we’ve met verified higher levels of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
An FSC™ certification on our wood and paper products makes sure our wood is sourced from responsibly managed forests.
How does BioPak offer free marketing and design services?
If you need co-branded flyers or help to create a customised presentation, our experienced PR, design and marketing teams can help. Plus, this is a great way to leverage the BioPak brand and build credibility in the market.
If I partner with BioPak, who will be my go-to person for support?
We have dedicated state-based account managers so you have access to
information and support when needed.
Who do you collaborate with to invest in new technology and materials?
We’re committed to constant research and development to find better, more sustainable ways of doing things. But we can’t do it alone. We partner with industry, government, customers and consumers.
