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The Ultimate Guide to Compostable Packaging Materials 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable business practices, compostable packaging emerges as a beacon of hope for environmentally conscious cafe owners, business managers, and baristas. Unlike the conventional ‘take-make-waste’ approach, compostable packaging adheres to the principles of the circular economy, offering a responsible disposal solution with a significantly lower impact on our planet.

Home Compostable Coffee Cup : 2022 Best Seller!
Certified Home Compostable Coffee Cup & Lid! Best Seller in 2022 Updated: April 2023 Compost After Coffee We are excited to announce the launch of our new fully home compostable cup and lid, which we have developed after extensive collaboration with our customers, manufacturers, and baristas. This means that coffee owners no longer need to

Lights on Home Compostable Certifications in 2022
Lights On Home Compostable Certifications in 2022 The meaning of home compostable Products that break down and return to nature within a short timeframe for the disintegration and biodegradation, with toxicity measurement and without human intervention. For these products to be certified, they need to be tested according to certifications or standards. World first home

2021 Update on Australian and NZ Compostable Certifications
2021 Update on Australian and NZ Compostable Certifications There have been new updates to the Australian and New Zealand standards for compostable certifications. I’ve outlined the requirements and proper methods for disposal for home and industrially compostable products below to simplify the new updates. Staying up-to-date with the latest compostable requirements means that you are

Coffee Takeaway Cups Are They Compostable? 2022 Update
Coffee Takeaway Cups: Are They Compostable? 2022 Update for Australia 2022 UPDATE We have release a home compostable certified cup and lid available here! 2.7 million Australians love their daily takeaway morning coffee. If you are one of them and, like me, are wondering if these takeaway coffee cups are compostable, bear with me and

The end of plastic and bioplastic straws, cutlery and stirrers from March 1st, 2021
Since 1 March 2021 plastic and bioplastic straws, cutlery and stirrers are officially banned in South Australia!

Commercial vs Home compostable packaging: One is still a source of pollution!
Commercial vs home compostable packaging: one is still a source of pollution! Let’s start with a simple question: What exactly are commercially compostable products? Commercially compostable products are made of bioplastics. Bioplastics are not naturally present in the environment. They are made from components which are biobased. Biobased means the material or product is

Better understanding compostable packaging in Australia in 2021
Better understanding compostable packaging in Australia in 2021 We use 5.4 million tonnes of packaging per year, with only 11,000 tonnes certified compostable and and only 1500 tonnes recovered through composting (source: APCO and Packaging News). Did you know that both commercial and home compostable products are available on the market? Home compostable products are less