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The BioPak range of sustainable packaging, including Kraft Paper Bag, BioCups, Plant Fibre Plates, and a BioCane Rectangle Container with a soup and sandwich inside. The BioPak range of sustainable packaging, including Kraft Paper Bag, BioCups, Plant Fibre Plates, and a BioCane Rectangle Container with a soup and sandwich inside.

We’ve worked hard to find and source rapidly renewable, reclaimed, plant-based raw materials. The best alternatives to regular plastic we have available right now.

But we’re not stopping there. We also invest in innovative, sustainable materials and customisation technology to expand and improve our packaging range in the future.

Aqueous on heart, Black and Stone Aqueous cups range in assorted sizesAqueous on heart, Black and Stone Aqueous cups range in assorted sizes

Aqueous

Aqueous cups are certified home compostable and manufactured using a unique waterproof barrier coating, reducing the material needed. Each cup is leakproof and durable.

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Plant Fibre on heart, Stacked Plant fibre clamshell packaging, tray, cup lids and chinese spoonPlant Fibre on heart, Stacked Plant fibre clamshell packaging, tray, cup lids and chinese spoon

Plant Fibre

We combine sugarcane pulp (bagasse) with other plant-based pulp to create what we call ‘plant fibre.’ A versatile, strong and inexpensive solution. 

 

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PLA on heart, PLA takeaway bowl containersPLA on heart, PLA takeaway bowl containers

PLA Bioplastic

PLA (short for polylactic acid) is a type of bioplastic made from plant-based resources like corn. Biopak’s PLA products are certified industrially compostable.

 

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Paper and wood on heart, assorted BioBoard paper takeaway containers and wooden cutlery rangePaper and wood on heart, assorted BioBoard paper takeaway containers and wooden cutlery range

FSC™ Paper and Birchwood

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC™) logo means our wood is sourced from responsibly managed forests – taking into account water use, energy use, community support and more. 

 

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PHA on heart, assorted size of White cupsPHA on heart, assorted size of White cups

PHA Lining

The first company to bring it to the Australian market, PHA is a coffee cup lining that’s certified home compostable and contains no fossil-based plastic. We add this lining to FSCTM certified cups. A game-changer in single-use cups.  

 

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Shop the Range by Material

Select the material you’re interested in and check out the products we’ve made from it. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting to know new materials can be confusing, so we understand if you’ve still got a few questions. Here are some of our most common. 

How do I know what materials are recyclable?

Always check your packaging. BioPak together with The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) can advise you if an item can or cannot be recycled in Australia. APCO are the only source of truth when determining recyclability in Australia – there’s NO other way to claim an item is recyclable other than using APCO's Prep tool. For this reason, we use APCO's PREP tool for all our products at BioPak.

How do I know what materials are compostable?

To ensure a product is compostable, it needs to undergo a rigorous test and hold a compostability license number. In Australia, the certification body that does that is the Australian BioPlastics Association (ABA). 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. Watch out, some products may claim that they ‘adhere’ to compostability standards, but it is not the same as being certified, as the product didn't undergo ABA's testing regime. Make sure to look for both the compostability logo on the product and, more importantly, the product's specific licence number.

How do I know if packaging is created from responsibly sourced materials?

Check for proof of claims and supply chain transparency. At BioPak, we

  • Source wood and paper from FSC™ certified forests.
  • Leverage our B Corp certification.
  • Partner with manufacturing facilities certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, or are in the process of applying for certification.

Does BioPak use materials with PFAS?

BioPak, like all of our competitors, have traces of PFAS in some of our BioCane products. However, we have a growing range of no added PFAS fibre products. We’re on track to completely phase out PFAS in our production by June 2024 – this will make us the first in our industry.

What is the future of home compostable materials?

In 2024, we’re launching PHA – a new coffee cup lining that will be certified home compostable (AS5810 and NF T51-800) and contain no fossil-based plastic in the end product. This will truly revolutionise the packaging industry.

Start Composting at Your Foodservice Business

Compost Connect is a not-for-profit platform connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services. With 23 compost partners servicing 2,200+ postcodes across Australia and New Zealand, you can search your postcode to find out if compost collection is available in your area.

We launched Compost Connect to take responsibility for where our packaging ends up. Food and organic waste decomposing in landfill emits methane, a greenhouse gas that’s on average 28 times more potent than CO2. By joining Compost Connect, you’ll be diverting waste from landfill, reducing emissions, showing your commitment to environmental sustainability, and turning your food and packaging waste into nutrient-rich compost!

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Start Composting at Your 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!

 

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