Responsible Materials
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Responsible packaging materials
Sip and Pak supplies BioPak sustainable packaging — rapidly renewable, reclaimed and plant-based alternatives to conventional plastic. Each SKU is matched to the BioPak material family that best describes its construction.
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About Aqueous
Aqueous cups are certified home compostable and manufactured using a unique waterproof barrier coating, reducing the material needed. Each cup is leakproof and durable.
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Single Wall Stone Aqueous BioCups
Double Wall Stone Aqueous BioCups
Single Wall Black Aqueous BioCups
Double Wall Black Aqueous BioCups
About Plant Fibre
Sugarcane pulp (bagasse) combined with other plant-based pulp creates BioPak plant fibre — a versatile, strong and inexpensive solution for takeaway packaging.
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BioCup Lids
Cutlery
Beer Rings
Takeaway Containers & No PFAS Added Lids
Clamshells
Bowls
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Plates, Trays, & Produce Trays
Other Plant Fibre Products
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About PLA Bioplastic
PLA (polylactic acid) is a bioplastic made from plant-based resources such as corn. BioPak PLA products are certified industrially compostable.
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Coffee Cup Lids
Bioplastic Cutlery
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Other PLA Bioplastic Products
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About FSC™ Paper and Birchwood
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood and paper are sourced from responsibly managed forests — accounting for water use, energy, community support and biodiversity.
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Paper Noodle Boxes
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Paper Lunch Boxes
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Paper Sandwich Boxes
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Wooden Cutlery
Paper Bags
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Paper Napkins
Other FSC Paper & Birchwood Products
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About PHA Lining
PHA is a coffee cup lining certified home compostable with no fossil-based plastic in the end product, applied to FSC certified cups.
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PHA-Lined Hot Cups
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know what materials are recyclable?
Always check your packaging. BioPak works with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) — the only source of truth for recyclability claims in Australia. BioPak uses APCO's PREP tool for all products. Sip and Pak links each SKU to verified material data and our Disposal QR tool for postcode-specific guidance.
How do I know what materials are compostable?
Compostable products must hold a compostability licence number from the Australian Bioplastics Association (ABA). Look for the compostability logo and the product's specific licence number — adhering to standards is not the same as being certified.
How do I know if packaging uses responsibly sourced materials?
Check for proof of claims and supply chain transparency. BioPak sources wood and paper from FSC certified forests, holds B Corp certification, and partners with ISO 14001 certified manufacturing facilities.
Does BioPak packaging contain PFAS?
BioPak has traces of PFAS in some legacy BioCane products but offers a growing range of no added PFAS plant fibre items. Sip and Pak can confirm PFAS status per SKU on request.
What is the future of home compostable materials?
PHA lining represents the next generation of home compostable cup technology — certified home compostable with no fossil-based plastic in the lining, applied to FSC certified paper cups.
Need postcode-specific disposal guidance? Generate a Disposal QR code or read our packaging disposal guide.
Material information adapted from BioPak Responsible Materials. Sip and Pak is an authorised reseller.