HOME COMPOSTABLE CUPS
Today’s Home
Compostable Solution
Certified home compostable coffee cups are here! Our Aqueous cups are made with a water-based dispersion coating that gets absorbed into the paper the cup is made from. With our certified home compostable sugarcane lids, you can now have a completely home compostable takeaway cup solution!
Quick facts about our Aqueous cups and Sugarcane lids :
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Certified home compostable to Australian Standards (AS5810) |
Biodegrades in less than 6 months in your home compost |
Aqueous cups use less material than other coffee cups |
Get to Know Aqueous BioCups
What is an ‘aqueous’ or ‘water-based’ coating?
What is ‘aqueous’ coating made from?
How is the ‘aqueous’ coating applied?
Do all home compostable cups have a coating?
How are aqueous cups different from other cups?
Beware of Greenwashing
Home compostable cups have arrived on the scene and have been hailed as the next generation of paper cups. At first glance, they truly look like a revolutionary product with claims such as “home compostable”, “recyclable”, “plastic-free”, “bioplastic-free”, and “guilt-free". Unfortunately, under this facade of sustainability is a lot of greenwashing.
Here’s what you need to remember about these claims:
“COMPOSTABLE”
Look for the compostability logos on the product and, more importantly, the company’s specific licence number.
The manufacturer’s licence number can be verified in the Australian Bioplastics Association database.
Remember, to “adhere” to compostability standards is not the same as being certified. How would you know if the manufacturer is really adhering to the standards if they are not licensed?
“RECYCLABLE”
Check for the logo above in your packaging and verify its recyclability at Australasian Recycling Label (ARL).
No paper cups are recyclable in kerbside recycling (Australia and New Zealand).
“RECYCLABLE”
Check for the logo above in your packaging and verify its recyclability at Australasian Recycling Label (ARL).
There are no lined paper cups currently labelled recyclable by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO).
“PLASTIC FREE”
All aqueous coating on the market contains a small amount of synthetic polymers, so it is not plastic-free. However, BioPak is the first to market with a new home compostable solution containing no fossil-fuel plastic. Learn more about PHA.
“BIODEGRADABLE”
Everything 'biodegrades' eventually.
Check the time it will take for the product to biodegrade. Will it take a year or 500 years?
Demand transparency from the manufacturers.
What is a Home Compost Certification?
Certification Logo
The home compostable certification logo verifies a product’s claim of compostability.
Certification Type
The certification indicates the composting type and applicable region. To display the logo, materials must pass strict AS5810 tests at accredited Australian labs.
BioPak Licence Number
The unique licence numbers show that a specific business’ product range has passed the testing for compostability. You can search for the numbers on the ABA database.
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The Future Home Compostable Solution
We are committed to bringing you the most sustainable and innovative materials and will be converting all our BioCup ranges across to Aqueous.
BioPak is currently working on the next steps for cup linings beyond Aqueous. Within 12 months we plan to launch a plant-based and home compostable PLA bioplastic and a new revolutionary material PHA – an innovative material that will be certified to biodegrade even in marine settings. Choose certified home compostable Aqueous cups in the meantime, and we will migrate you across to better alternatives as they are released.
Learn More About Our Home Compostable Materials
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Why Do Certifications Matter?Certifications prove that a company or product’s claims are true.
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Why We Love Bagasse (Sugarcane Pulp)What are the benefits of bagasse (sugarcane pulp) as a material for packaging?
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Aqueous Coating Explained: Here's What You Need to KnowAqueous is a new home compostable coating that’s revolutionising cups.
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Let’s dig into the truth about home compostable cups, and how you, as the consumer, can avoid greenwashing.
Start Composting at Your Foodservice Business
Compost Connect is a not-for-profit platform connecting businesses to compost pick up services. Search your postcode to find out if compost collection is available in your area.
By joining Compost Connect, you’ll be diverting waste from landfill, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, showing your commitment to environmental sustainability, and turning your food and packaging waste into nutrient-rich compost!
Join Compost Connect
Compost Connect is a not-for-profit platform connecting businesses to compost pick up services. Search your postcode to find out if compost collection is available in your area.
By joining Compost Connect, you’ll be diverting waste from landfill, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, showing your commitment to environmental sustainability, and turning your food and packaging waste into nutrient-rich compost!
