This privacy policy sets out how we uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website.
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
- name and job title
- contact information including email address
- demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
- other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
- Internal record keeping.
- We may use the information to improve our products and services.
- We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
- From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests.
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
How we use cookies
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We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about webpage traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
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Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
- whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
- if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us.
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
BioPak has partnered with Australian artist Ziggy Alberts to reduce waste during shows BioPak aims to green the music industry, with help from Australian artist Ziggy Alberts. At Alberts’ Laps Around the Sun tour, all venues chose to supply BioCups, reducing the tour’s waste significantly. This initiative, representing a major shift in waste management at large scale events, proves that compostable packaging and composting is a viable solution both practically and environmentally. Alberts speaks about the Green Touring Initiative and why he became involved. 
Ziggy Alberts speaks publicly about pressing issues while on stage during tours. Ziggy Alberts first remembers taking action on environmental issues at age 13 or 14. At around 18 years old he started contributing regularly through benefit awareness concerts as a musician, and ever since he has created awareness through speaking publicly about pressing issues while on stage during international tours. 
On Alberts' upcoming tour, 5 out of 5 venues are using BioPak packaging. Alberts has always aimed to tour with less impact. He says that a lot of what he has achieved is due to prior preparation, the country he is in, and the cooperation of third parties. On his upcoming tour, five out of five venues are using BioPak products across all drink containers and serviceware. Most food vendors at shows are using biodegradable serviceware, all venues have implemented a waste management system, all venues are allowing him to host environmental stalls; production catering for 25 to 30 people is following Alberts’ Green Touring Initiative incorporating BioPak, and We-Refill water stations will be available at the Brisbane show for patrons to refill their reusable water bottles. Alberts hopes he can achieve even more environmentally friendly initiatives before shows begin, and for future tours to come. He acknowledges that everything he has achieved is due to his team at Commonfolk Records. Why BioPak? 
When the total attendance over a tour is 32,000 people, the potential for positive change is huge. Alberts says that often concert attendees are not allowed to bring their own food and water packaging into venues, which is often a matter of safety. As a result, some form of single-use packaging is required. It is up to the artist and their team, not the consumer, to use sustainable packaging. Alberts jumped at the opportunity to work with BioPak for this tour, because when the total attendance over a tour is 32,000 people the potential for positive impact is huge. 
When sustainability becomes the norm in the music industry, then we will see large scale change. More venues and festivals need to step up. Many artists are pushing for more environmentally responsible event management, and more and more venues and festivals are listening. But much of the music industry doesn’t want to consider it, as it involves extra work for all parties. When responsible practices in organising events become the norm, we will see the biggest positive impacts. 
While Alberts admits this upcoming tour is not yet green, reducing packaging waste can have a huge impact. This tour is not green, Alberts says. According to him, it isn’t close to what he wouldn’t comfortably call a ‘green tour’. But his team isn’t phased by the mountain to climb. They have so far achieved a huge amount in minimising their waste, and there are many levels left to pursue. Alberts says that is exciting. He suggests that, particularly for artists starting out, to try to be responsible in their consumption while touring. Share the trials and errors of your journey. Sharing ideas plants a wonderful seed in people’s minds and that is one of the biggest gifts an artist has to offer. He tells artists to push for the changes they want. Don’t be scared, he says. The answer can sometimes be surprising. 
BioPak is delighted to be partnering with Ziggy Alberts on his upcoming National Tour. BioPak is delighted to be partnering with Ziggy Alberts again in his national tour to implement closed-loop waste solutions. They hope other artists will follow suit and lead the music industry to ‘new heights’ while educating consumers and patrons about sustainable packaging innovations. For more information about how the music industry is becoming greener, have a look here. Info taken from BioPak's website. To find out what you as an individual can do to reduce waste, check out this post, or if you are interested on behalf of a business have a read of our suggestions here. For general information on environmentally friendly plastic alternatives, see our blog. Planet Friendly Packaging wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Post by Tallis Baker.
