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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 rangeAqueous on heart, Black and Stone Aqueous cups range

Aqueous

Finally, home compostable cups are here. Aqueous cups are made with a water-based dispersion coating. Each cup is leakproof, durable and requires fewer emissions.

 

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Plant Fibre on heart, Plant fibre packaging rangePlant Fibre on heart, Plant fibre packaging range

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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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?

The On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) program is an on-pack labelling scheme to help you understand if an item can or cannot be recycled in the UK and which bin it should placed in. Go to their website to check what can be recycled.

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 licence number. In Europe, the certification bodies that do that are the TÜV Rheinland Group and DIN CERTCO. They both have a list of companies and products that are certified, check TÜV website and DIN CERTCO websites for more information. If a product is not on this list, it’s not certified compostable in Europe. 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 TÜV's or DIN CERTCO’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 PFAS-free plant-fibre products. We’re on track to completely phase out PFAS in our production by the end of 2023 – this will make us the first in our industry.

What material can we expect to see next?

We’re committed to constant improvement, for people and the planet. Within the next 12 months, we plan to launch a plant-based and home compostable bioplastic called PHA – a new material that will be certified to biodegrade even in marine settings. 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. Compost Connect is powered by First Mile, providing a pay-as-you-go service, making compostable packaging collections more accessible across the food service sector.

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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