Sheffield Hallam University students win competition to design sustainable food packaging through new partnership with Deliveroo
On 25th September, six Packaging BSc students from Sheffield Hallam University took on an exciting challenge by Deliveroo and Biopak to design innovative, sustainable food packaging.
BioPak helps Baskin-Robbins with sustainable switch
BioPak partners with Baskin-Robbins to introduce sustainable packaging, replacing plastic with eco-friendly alternatives to reduce environmental impact across their stores.
Not All Compostable Packaging is Made Equal – Here’s What to Look For
The days of single-use plastics are numbered, with many countries taking significant steps to reduce their waste. One such sustainable solution is compostable packaging. Noted for being an innovative and renewable resource, compostable packaging works on the premise of a circular economy – taking plant-based fibre and returning it back to nutrient soil.
Western Australia’s RAC Arena is on track to become one of the greenest and most sustainable in the country. BioPak is delighted to be working with RAC Arena and WRITE Solutions in finding innovative ways to help divert food waste and compostable packaging from landfill.
BioPak discusses how Campos Coffee is helping to offer home compostable solutions
BioPak and Campos Coffee join forces to launch home compostable coffee cup lids and Aqueous cups. This eco-friendly initiative aligns with both companies' commitment to sustainability and quality, with plans to distribute over 36 million cups to 700+ cafes across Australia.
Three sustainable practices you can easily implement into your small business
BioPak CEO, Gary Smith emphasizes the importance of sustainability for Australian businesses with three essential tips to empower small businesses to make a significant environmental impact.
BioPak Founder, Richard Fine, Talks About the Future of Compostable Packaging on ABC's Landline
Our BioPak Founder, Richard Fine, was featured in the War On Waste Series of ABC's Landline. Listen to what he says about the exciting future of compostable packaging.
Why this CEO created the ‘Airtasker’ of composting
Gary Smith, BioPak's CEO, drives change with Compost Connect, connecting businesses to compostable suppliers and recycling services, driving sustainability in Australia's waste crisis.
Our CEO, Gary Smith, has been working for 15 years to replace plastics in the fast-food and grocery industry with sustainable alternatives like sugarcane pulp, aiming to make takeaway more eco-friendly.
BioPak makes history as the first Australian company to win GOLD in the 2023 WorldStar Packaging Awards for our Sugarcane Pulp Hot & Cold Cup Lids. We also won for our FSC™ rectangle paper containers in the food packaging category.
DoorDash partners with BioPak delivering on sustainability goals
DoorDash partnered with BioPak and launched a new online shopping portal offering exclusive sustainable packaging options for merchants while promoting eco-friendly practices.
BioPak's Head of Sustainability, Léa Maguero, speaks about sustainable solutions on 7News
Our Head of Sustainability, Léa Maguero, was featured in an Earth Day segment on 7News. Hear what she has to say on what people and businesses can do to help fight climate change.
Birmingham County FA launch sustainability initiative to make English football greener
The initiative, launched in partnership with packaging specialists, BioPak, will offer football clubs in the region the exclusive chance to gain a 10% discount on switching their cups, burger boxes and other packaging to BioPak’s environmentally friendlier range.
Big plans for BioPak as private equity bags a stake
Five V Capital acquires 30% of BioPak and plans to bring manufacturing to Australia, reduce prices, and expand in North America while BioPak retains control.
Five V packages up BioPak deal; 30pc stake at $275m val
Private equity firm Five V Capital secures a 30% stake in BioPak, an Australian sustainable packaging brand, at a $275 million valuation. This deal allows BioPak to pursue growth with new investment and rules out a planned IPO.
BioPak wins Product Stewardship Excellence Award 2022
Sustainability experts at BioPak have been awarded the Product Stewardship Excellence Awards 2022 for Excellence In Emissions Reduction through Product Stewardship.
Composting better than landfill says Auckland restaurateur
NZ Herald said restaurateur Nic Watt supports Compost Connect to convert organic waste into compost instead of paying for country's landfills.... Read more
Article 28 Jun 2022
Product Stewardship: Four steps on how to get started in your own business
Did you know that each year enough bubble wrap is created to cover the distance between the earth and the moon?... Read more
Article 6 Jun 2022
Australia’s first composting network Compost Connect launches
Hospitality Magazine announced the launch of Compost Connect, Australia's first composting network... Read more
Article 19 May 2022
Get Familiar With Australia’s First National Composting Network Tackling Our Food Waste Crisis
The Urban List cited Compost Connect as an innovative online platform a month ahead of its launch.... Read more
TV 21 Apr 2022
Future Food Stars
Gordon Ramsay's Future Food Stars TV series featured BioPak packaging in an episode that challenged teams to create a food online delivery service.... Read more
Article 11 Apr 2022
Brewers Grapple with Sustainable Packaging
BrewsNews named BioPak as a leading supplier of pulp beer rings for breweries.... Read more
Article 1 Apr 2022
Festival Buyer's Guide
Event Industry News started the month of April with a two-page online feature of BioPak UK.... Read more
Article 28 Mar 2022
Business Direction Magazine
BioPak UK landed another coverage in March on the Business Direction Magazine.... Read more
Article 8 Mar 2022
Warm Welcome Magazine
In the March digital issue, Warm Welcome Magazine dedicated a page to feature BioPak UK.... Read more
Article 3 Mar 2022
Disposable Coffee Cups Complaint Upheld
The Industry Jury upheld the complaint on misleading environmental claims of a competitor.... Read more
Article 2 Mar 2022
Sustainability Champion Shares Hopes and Vision
BioPak Founder Richard Fine shares his work and hopes for the Australian packaging industry.... Read more
Article 25 Feb 2022
Ad Standards Finds Coffee Cup Wholesaler Made Misleading Environmental Claims
Mumbrella discusses Ad Standards' decision on misleading environmental claims of a competitor in the packaging industry.... Read more
Article 23 Feb 2022
Emergency! Planet Earth Calling!
The Nationwide Caterers Association cited BioPak as a sustainable packaging company that puts the planet first.
Live The Good Life With Our Sustainable Summer Hosting Guide
The Urban List details how you can live the good life and be great hosts in the summer with sustainable BioPak packaging... Read more
Article 19 Nov 2021
APCO Awards recognise industry excellence
Food & Drink Business listed BioPak as one of the award winners at the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation’s (APCO) Annual Awards ceremony.... Read more
Article 18 Nov 2021
APCO's top awards go to Kellogg and Richard Fine
Packaging News cited BioPak Founder Richard Fine as the Sustainability Champion Award Winner in APCO's Annual Award Ceremony.... Read more
Article 18 Nov 2021
Five Easy Steps to Make Hospitality More Sustainable
APlus Insights featured BioPak to introduce Compost Connect as a platform that links businesses to collection services.... Read more
Article 31 Oct 2021
Brisbane coffee king goes green with compostable cups on environmental mission
Courier Mail revealed how Merlo Coffee offset 1.2 million kilograms of carbon in a year by switching to BioPak compostable coffee cups.... Read more
Article 12 Oct 2021
AIP releases Sustainable Packaging Design Case Studies for the industry
The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) included BioPak in a series of case studies for creating innovative packaging that earned industry recognition.... Read more
Article 9 Sep 2021
Designing for the future
Hospitality Magazine reported BioPak's 40 percent increase in customer base as demand for sustainable packaging soars.... Read more
Radio 1 Sep 2021
Single-use plastic ban in Queensland
ABC News spoke to Gary Smith, CEO of BioPak, about the progressive single-use plastic ban in Queensland.... Read more
Article 31 Jul 2021
Compost Connect - Recycling near you
Planet Ark lists Compost Connect in its composting directory.... Read more
Article 6 Jul 2021
The battle to stop compostable food waste going to landfill
Radio New Zealand said that Composting with Compost Connect is easy and better for the long-term future of the hospitality industry.... Read more
Article 2 Jul 2021
Tackling Foodservice Waste with Compost Connect
Restaurant & Cafe Reported that Nic Watts is imploring others in hospitality sector to sign up for Compost Connect service to divert waste from landfill.... Read more
Article 1 Jul 2021
Compost Connect to tackle foodservice waste crisis
Voxy described Compost Connect as a timely service for foodservice businesses as New Zealand’s municipal waste levies double to $20 per tonne.... Read more
Article 30 Jun 2021
Biopak lets no waste getaway
BeanScene Magazine cited Compost Connect as an online platform that provides easy solutions for food and packaging waste.... Read more
Article 17 Jun 2021
Going Cup in Hand for the Daintree
The Courier Mail cited BioPak and Rainforest Rescue collaboration with celebrities to design exclusive BioCup artwork for Queensland rainforest.... Read more
Article 17 Jun 2021
Unique Daintree Lowlands Lot Earns Nature Refuge Status – Granted New Name by Traditional Owners
Eco Voice cited BioPak's contributions to Daintree Rainforest and named the company as Rainforest Rescue's biggest business contributor... Read more
Article 9 Jun 2021
Compost Connect tackles food waste
Food&Drink Business cited Compost Connect's success in diverting 4,500 tonnes of waste in its trial run.... Read more
Article 10 May 2021
Bartender Matt Whiley and Chef Neil Perry Have Joined a New National Composting Network to Stop Tonnes of Organic Waste Going to
Broadsheet Melbourne reported Matt Whiley and Neil Perry as new supporters of Compost Connect, the new national composting network. ... Read more
Article 4 May 2021
Neil Perry: Taking our Food from farm to table, then back to farm
The Australian reports on Neil Perry taking food from farm to table, then back to farm with Compost Connect.... Read more
Article 31 Mar 2021
Australia’s first national composting network launches to tackle the nation’s food waste crisis
Melissa Hoyer said Compost Connect and Neil Perry to urge composting in the hospitality industry. ... Read more
Article 1 Mar 2021
Papaya Secure Two New National Accounts
Boutique PR and Marketing Firm Papaya secures BioPak to work on new launch campaign for the sustainable packaging company.... Read more
Article 25 Feb 2021
South Australia announces timeline for single-use-plastic ban
SmartCompany reported that BioPak is making products as affordable and as close to all the plastic counterparts in order to stay ahead of single-use plastic bans.... Read more
Article 4 Feb 2021
Packaging body calls for unity on compostable packaging
Stuff spoke to Richard Fine, founder of BioPak, about the food service sector as a big part of the compostable packaging challenge.... Read more
Radio 4 Dec 2020
Can Queensland be free of single-use plastics by 2021?
ABC Brisbane spoke to Gary Smith, CEO of BioPak, about the company's ability to adapt to the Queensland single-use plastic ban.... Read more
Article 19 Jul 2019
BioPak’s bid to banish plastic
BioPak continues to provide plant-based alternatives for food storage with its latest launch, compostable sushi trays. The eco-friendly packaging acts as an alternative to the takeaway dishes used to traditionally serve sushi and will allow for retailers with food-to-go offerings to limit their negative effect on the environment.... Read more
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