What is Composting? By composting, you can turn waste into food and contribute to the circular economy. Composting is turning organic matter – food, bioplastics – into nutrient-rich soil through the activity of microbial organisms.   What is a Circular Economy? Our aim is for a no-waste society - which is a circular economy. A circular economy is one in which no material is wasted. At the end of an object's life, it is given back into the produc… Read more

The world moves so quickly that it's easy to get left behind. With advances in technology and customer expectations constantly changing, you need to keep your packaging competitive if you are to retain your business.     Update your Equipment Never stop trying to improve your packaging technologies or your restaurant's ease of access. When you are meeting quotas and everything is running well, it's easy to become complacent. This is when you mig… Read more

Sometimes our understanding of what sustainable packaging is and why it's important can get confused in all the detail around the minutia. So here is your beginner's guide to sustainable packaging, summarised and laid out straight.     What is Sustainable Packaging? Labelling a product as 'green' is not a guarantee of sustainability. Sustainable products should be compostable and carbon neutral, among others. While products labelled 'green' may… Read more

‘Business as usual’ is not an option anymore. Recent local and global environmental destruction has made that clear. We need to create a new business model for our economy. The B Corp movement has pioneered a new way of doing business, which requires increased stewardship and balances profit with purpose. B Corps – like BioPak – believe in using business as a force for good.     What are Certified B Corporations? B Corps meet the highest standar… Read more