Considerations
- Plates, bowls and cutlery made from biodegradable plastic,compostable plastic and bioplastics are banned in NSW from 1 November 2022.
- A product must comply with Australian Standard AS 4736 for industrial composting or AS 5810-2010 for home composting.
- Look for verification of this claim, such as the seedling logo. Ask the supplier if you’re unsure.
- Plan how the items will be composted, and any suppliers you may need to help you.
- You may also think about other single-use item alternatives you need, and whether you can compost the items with the same supplier.
- Lastly, consider packaging. Look for paper and cardboard packaging that are either certified under recognised forest certification scheme (e.g. FSC or PEFC) or contain recycled content. Also check with the supplier if the packaging can then be reused or recycled.
Product suppliers
These suppliers offer product solutions to single-use. Other suppliers may exist.
- BioPak
BioPak offer a range of compostable and recyclable cups, takeaway containers, plates, bowls, trays, straws, cutlery and napkins. BioPak also offers a compost service where they collect their products and compost it for you. They also have a range of reusable cups and lids.
1300 246 752
info@biopak.com.au
www.biopak.com.au - DetPak
DetPak provides a range of single-use recyclable products made from paper and cardboard including napkins, plates, bowls and cutlery.
1300 362 620
www.detpak.com - Eco Party Box
Eco Party Box provides single-use biodegradable plates, cups and cutlery.
08 8120 0498
info@ecopartybox.com.au
ecopartybox.com.au - Enviropac
Enviropac supplies a range of compostable, biodegradable and recyclable products including coffee cups, food containers, plates, cutlery, napkins and straws.
1300 770 971
info@enviropac.com.au
enviropac.com.au - Greenmark
Greenmark provides a range of single-use compostable food service packaging including bags, bowls, coffee cups, plates, cutlery and more.
02 8845 4888
info@greenmarkpack.com.au
www.greenmarkpack.com.au - Green Pack
Green Pack offers a range of compostable cups, cutlery, plates, and bowls.
02 6680 2550
www.greenpack.com.au - VegWare Australia Pty Ltd
Vegeware supplies disposal products made from plants including cutlery, tableware, napkins hot and cold drink cups and takeaway packaging.
02 9987 0800
sales@vegware.com.au
www.vegware.com.au
Service suppliers
These suppliers offer composting services for compostable packaging. Other suppliers may exist.
- Compost Connect
A nonprofit that connects businesses to compost pickup services.
support@compostconnect.org
www.compostconnect.org - Organic Recycling Group
ORG collects and recycles food waste and scraps to be processed and turned into reusable energy.
1300 674 732
contact@org.com.au
org.com.au - Soilco Organics Recycling
Soilco collects and recycles organic waste, which is processed into soil products.
02 4252 9100
www.organicsrecycling.com.au