Industrial Composting
Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging.
Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service.
Our BioCane plant fibre packaging with no added PFAS can be composted in industrial facilities.
Some of our plant fibre range contains added PFAS which are not certified and can't be composted. Starting in July 2024, we will cease production of all plant fibre products containing added PFAS. Learn more about PFAS.
Compost Certifications
Products like our Plant Fibre BioCup Lid and Plant Fibre Cutlery with no added PFAS are industrially compostable to Australian AS4736 and European EN13432 standards. Check each individual product for specific details.
- AS4736 certified ABAP 10063
- EN13432 certified 7P0660
Home Composting
Some of our plant fibre range contains added PFAS which are not certified and can't be composted. Starting in July 2024, we will cease production of all plant fibre products containing added PFAS. Learn more about PFAS.
Our BioCane plant fibre packaging with no added PFAS is certified home compostable. They can be composted in your backyard compost.
Compost Certifications
Products like our Plant Fibre BioCup Lid and Plant Fibre Cutlery with no added PFAS are home compostable to Australian (AS5810) and European (NF T51-800) standards. Check each individual product for specific details.
- AS5810 Certified ABAP 20008
- NF T51-800 Certified 9P0005
Recycling
Recyclability is verified by the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand.
BioPak's plant fibre packaging is suitable for recycling along with cardboard, as long as it's clean and no food residue remains. Recycling is a good end-of-life solution for our produce trays. Check with your local council to find out more and stay updated with the latest recycling information.
Industrial Composting
Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging.
Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service.
If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services.
PLA lined paper cups and boxes can be composted in industrial facilities.
Compost Certifications
Our Paper BioCups and BioBoard range are certified industrially compostable to Australian AS4736 and European EN13432 standards.
- AS4736 certified ABAP 10256
- EN13432 certified 7P0776
Home Composting
The PLA bioplastic lining that we use for our paper cups and boxes is not certified home compostable as it does not biodegrade in home compost conditions within the testing timeframe.
We have documented these cups successfully compost in a home compost simulation, however, as conditions are variable a certification cannot be issued.
If you're looking for a certified home compostable coffee cup solution, discover our aqueous-lined cups!
Recycling
We've marked them here as not recyclable in alignment with the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand.
Paper lined with either PLA bioplastic or PE plastic is not accepted in most mixed or paper recycling streams. Some facilities can recycle them, so always check with your local council for the latest information.
Industrial Composting
Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging.
Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service.
If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services.
Aqueous-lined paper cups can be composted in industrial facilities.
Compost Certifications
Aqueous lined paper cups are certified industrially compostable to European EN13432 standards, and will soon be certified industrially compostable to Australian AS4736 standards.
- EN13432 Certified 9G0234
Home Composting
Our aqueous-lined biocups are certified home compostable to Australian (AS5810) and European (NF T51-800) standards. These cups are food safe, odourless, and can be disposed of right in your backyard compost bin!
Compost Certifications
- AS5810 Certified ABAP 20176, ABAP 20177
- NF T51-800 Certified 9P0092, 9P0093
Recycling
We've marked them here as not recyclable in alignment with the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand.
No aqueous-lined paper cups are accepted in the paper mixed recycling stream and they could potentially contaminate the clean paper recycling stream. Their best end-of-life solution is through industrial composting.
Industrial Composting
Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging.
Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service.
If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services.
PHA-lined paper cups can be composted in industrial facilities.
Compost Certifications
PHA-lined cups are certified industrially compostable to Australian AS4736 and European EN13432 standards where marked on the SKU.
- AS4736 Certified Per product certification
- EN13432 Certified Per product certification
Home Composting
PHA-lined cups are certified home compostable to Australian (AS5810) and European (NF T51-800) standards where marked on the SKU.
Compost Certifications
- AS5810 Certified Per product certification
- NF T51-800 Certified Per product certification
Recycling
We've marked them here as not recyclable in alignment with the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand.
PHA-lined paper cups are not accepted in the paper mixed recycling stream. Their best end-of-life solution is through composting.
Industrial Composting
Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging.
Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service.
If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services.
Paper and cardboard are considered processed fibrous organics and fit within the EPA's organics category 1 which is suitable for compost feedstock. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is the primary environmental regulator in Australia and protects the community and our environment.
Our 100% paper products can be composted in industrial facilities.
Home Composting
They're a source of carbon which can help maintain the carbon-nitrogen balance of your compost pile.
100% paper products can be composted in your home compost.
Recycling
Recyclability is verified by the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand.
100% paper is recyclable in the paper recycling stream. However, it needs to be fairly clean, which is not always the case with food packaging. Unlined BioBoard, paper bags and straws are accepted in the recycling stream, but not napkins.
Recyclable in kerbside paper and mixed collections (PREP)
Industrial Composting
Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging.
Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service.
If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services.
Paper and cardboard are considered processed fibrous organics and fit within the EPA's organics category 1 which is suitable for compost feedstock. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is the primary environmental regulator in Australia and protects the community and our environment.
Uncertified paper products can be composted in industrial facilities where accepted.
Home Composting
They're a source of carbon which can help maintain the carbon-nitrogen balance of your compost pile.
Paper products can be composted in your home compost where accepted.
Recycling
Recyclability is verified by the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand.
Paper is recyclable in the paper recycling stream when clean and dry. Food-soiled packaging may need general waste u2014 check local rules.
Recyclable in kerbside paper and mixed collections (PREP)
Industrial Composting
Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging.
Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service.
If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services.
Wood packaging is considered untreated timber and fits within the EPA's organics category 1 which is suitable for compost feedstock. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is the primary environmental regulator in Australia and protects the community and our environment.
Our wood products can be composted in industrial facilities.
Home Composting
They're a source of carbon which can help maintain the carbon-nitrogen balance of your compost pile.
BioPak's wooden cutlery can be composted in your backyard compost.nnOur wooden cutlery is made from FSCu2122 certified birchwood, and our coated range has been coated with a food-safe, non-toxic, compostable plant-based carnauba wax.
Recycling
We've marked them here as not recyclable in alignment with the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand.
Wood products are not accepted in mixed or paper recycling streams. The best end-of-life solution is composting.
Industrial Composting
Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging.
Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service.
If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services.
Clear PLA products and PLA hot cup lids can be composted in industrial facilities.
Compost Certifications
Clear PLA products and PLA hot cup lids are certified industrially compostable to Australian AS4736 and European EN13432 standards.
- AS4736 Certified ABAP 10061 (cup lids), ABAP 10058 (clear PLA)
- EN13432 7P1150 (cup lids), 7P1151 (clear PLA)
Home Composting
PLA bioplastic in clear cups, clear lids and hot cup lids is not certified home compostable — it does not biodegrade in home compost conditions within the testing time frame.
Recycling
We've marked them here as not recyclable in alignment with the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand.
PLA products are not accepted in the mixed recycling stream. While PLA is technically recyclable, large-scale infrastructure to process it (material category 7) is not well established. The best end-of-life solution is commercial composting.
Industrial Composting
Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging.
Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service.
If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services.
PLA film, bags and gloves can be composted in industrial facilities.
Compost Certifications
PLA film and bag products are certified industrially compostable to Australian AS4736 standards.
- AS4736 Certified ABAP 10022
Home Composting
PLA film, bags and gloves can biodegrade in home compost conditions within the home certification testing time frame.
Compost Certifications
PLA bags, gloves and film for sleeves are certified home compostable to Australian AS5810 standards.
- AS5810 Certified ABAP 20005
Recycling
We've marked them here as not recyclable in alignment with the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand.
PLA film and bag products are not accepted in the mixed recycling stream. The best end-of-life solution is composting.
Industrial Composting
Where compostable plant-based lids are not as functional, still very expensive, or the raw material is in short supply, we offer a very limited range of plastic alternatives. These will be phased out by 2025.
At BioPak, we're always looking for better and more innovative replacements. All of our fossil-based plastic products are well-marked and not compostable.
Home Composting
Where compostable plant-based lids are not as functional, still very expensive, or the raw material is in short supply, we offer a very limited range of plastic alternatives. These will be phased out by 2025.
At BioPak, we're always looking for better and more innovative replacements. All of our fossil-based plastic products are well-marked and not compostable.
Recycling
Take note, plastic should not be contaminated with food and black lids are currently not accepted in the recycling stream.
In many cases, our fossil-based plastic lids are recyclable in alignment with the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) u2013 an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand.
Recyclable in kerbside paper and mixed collections (PREP)
Disposal guidance adapted from BioPak's Responsible Materials program. Sip and Pak is an authorised reseller. Always verify current council rules for your postcode.