If you’ve ever doubted whether compostable coffee cups actually break down in real-world conditions, this blog post is for you. We recently partnered with sustainability legend Michael Mobbs, who ran a trial of our certified home compostable cups in one of his famous Coolseats – and the results are in:
Coolseats x Compostable Alternatives: Our Cups Passed the Backyard Test Read More »
More and more Aussies are looking for practical ways to cut waste and fight climate change from home. Composting is one of the easiest (and most satisfying!) ways to do just that. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a total beginner with a compost curiosity, this guide will walk you through how to start composting in 2025 – right in your backyard.
How to Start Composting in 2025: Your Complete Guide to Backyard Composting Read More »
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 either in full or in part derived from biomass (plants),
Commercial vs Home compostable packaging: One is still a source of pollution! Read More »
Compostable Alternatives is based in Adelaide, on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. In the spirit of reconciliation here in Australia, we would like to thank the traditional custodians of this land for their care and regeneration of Country over thousands of years; and pay our respects to their elders past, present, and emerging. We acknowledge that First Nations sovereignty was never ceded. This always was, and always will be, aboriginal land.
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In the spirit of reconciliation here in Australia, Compostable Alternatives would like to thank the traditional custodians of this land for their care and regeneration of Country over thousands of years; and pay our respects to their elders past, present, and emerging. We acknowledge that First Nations sovereignty was never ceded. This always was, and always will be, aboriginal land.
© Compostable Alternatives. All Rights Reserved 2025.
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Compostable Alternatives will be trading as usual through the holiday season, closing only on public holidays: Wednesday 25th December to Thursday 26th December.
Please allow extra time for deliveries during this period. We recommend placing your pre-Christmas orders by Friday, 13th December, to avoid potential delays.
We are closed on Wednesday, 1st January 2024 (New Year’s Day).
