Is it greenwashing to sell compostables when the current commercial composting infrastructure is limited?

BioPak's compostable products are certified to the Australian Industrially Compostable AS4736 standard and/or the Australian Home Compostable AS5810 standard and can be composted where the infrastructure exists. Compost Connect links BioPak customers using compostable packaging and this composting infrastructure. It is available in 15 major cities in Australia and New Zealand, covering over 2100 suburbs.

BioPak is driving demand for the growth of commercial composting infrastructure by proving that it is an easy local solution that works. We have launched the Compost Connect platform, which aims to divert organic waste from landfill by connecting foodservice businesses to composters and certified compostable packaging suppliers. It also connects end users to responsible cafes and councils that choose to compost. BioPak's long-term goal is to have council Food Organics and Garden Organics, or 'FOGO' bins, that accept compostable packaging available for residents nationally and beyond. Some councils are leading the way and already offering FOGO bins that accept compostable packaging to their residents. We are actively working with the government and industry to push for this to happen. You can help by starting up a local petition for FOGO bins that accept compostable packaging in your area.

We advocate for reusables wherever possible, but where single-use items are the most viable option, BioPak is committed to providing the most sustainable option possible.