Biopak conceive, design and manufacture for a circular economy.
BioPak use rapidly renewable, sustainably sourced materials that are non-toxic throughout their lifecycle for their biodegradable and compostable packaging products. Their products are certified carbon neutral and after use, can be either recycled, commercially and/or home composted.
Each of their production facilities is selected based on their ongoing commitment to reduce the environmental impact of their operations along with their willingness and ability to innovate. Production facilities are certified to ISO14001 environmental standards; this ensures the production facilities implement processes and procedures to protect the local environment in which they operate.
With so many packaging products made from paper, it's important to ensure our forests are not irreparably damaged in the creation of paper-based packaging. BioPak take great selecting paper suppliers that have proven sustainable, eco-friendly practices. Well managed forests support environmentally sound forestry, helping to preserve valuable resources for future generations. All of the paper products BioPak use, are made from Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) bleached fiber. They do not use elemental chlorine gas during the paper bleaching process as this prevents the formation of dioxins and carcinogens.
BioCup and BioBowl Certifications
BioPak’s Taiwan production facility is the third largest paper cup producer in the world outside the USA and pioneered the development of biodegradable and compostable cups and lids. The facility is certified to ISO 14001 – Environmental Management Systems – and uses electricity generated from renewable hydro power.
AS4736: Australian Commercial Compostable
They are the only products of their kind certified commercially compostable to Australian standards (AS4736) in Australia and New Zealand. BioPak continue to hold the commercial compost certifications to European and US standards. The Australian test includes a worm toxicity assessment that is unique to this side of the world.
BioCups, BioBowls and Chip BioCups are made from paper sourced from managed plantations and coated with Ingeo™ – a commercially compostable bioplastic made from plants, not oil. BioPak use a heavy gauge, premium grade board to produce the highest quality cups and only use soy, water-based inks.
ISO14001: Environmental Management Systems
ISO9001: Quality Management Systems
ISO22000: Food Safety Management Systems
ISO9001: Quality Management Systems (PS Lids)
ISO22000: Food Safety Management Systems (PS Lids)
HACCP: Food Safety Systems (PS Lids)
AS4736: Australian Commercial Compostable (PLA Lids)
Carbon Neutral
BioBoard Certifications
FSC™ Trademark licence code: C110879 – www.fsc.orgEnvironment Management System ISO 14001
Food Safety Management Systems ISO 22000
Carbon Neutral
BioNapkin Certifications
FSC™ Trademark licence code: C110879 – www.fsc.orgEnvironment Management System ISO 14001
Food Safety Management Systems ISO 22000
Carbon Neutral
BioStraws Certification
FSC™ Trademark licence code: C110879 – www.fsc.orgBRC Food Safety Certification
ISO9001: Quality Management Systems
BSCI: Corporate Social Responsibility
Carbon Neutral
Clear Biocups and BioBowls
BioPak’s clear BioCups and BioBowls are made from Ingeo™, a plant-based bioplastic made by industry leader Natureworks in the USA. Bioplastics are currently produced using abundant, rapidly renewable and cost-effective plant resources. The next generation will utilise non-agricultural feedstocks such as algae, bacteria, carbon dioxide and methane gas, further reducing the environmental impact of these materials.These containers are heat sensitive and must be stored out of direct sun, away from any heat sources and kept below 35°C.They are manufactured in Taiwan in a factory certified to ISO 14001 in Environmental Management Systems. The factory has implemented several environmental initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. These include the use of energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the facility, the most energy-efficient air compressors and real-time energy monitoring.
Bio Cutlery
AS4736: Australian Commercial CompostableISO22000: Food Safety Management Systems
ISO14001: Environmental Management Systems
ISO9001: Quality Management Systems
Carbon Neutral
BioPlastic Bag
AS4736: Australian Commercial CompostableAS5810: Home Compostable
ISO14001: Environmental Management Systems
ISO9001: Quality Management Systems
Carbon Neutral
BioCane Range
Bagasse is more commonly known as Sugarcane pulp and is an abundant and rapidly renewable resource with a number of features that make it an ideal material for foodservice disposables. It is a by-product of the sugar refining industry, transforming an output that is currently considered waste into a valuable input for another process providing significant environmental benefits.5 tonnes of wood are needed to produce 1 tonne of pulp for paper, but only 1.5 tonnes of sugarcane pulp are needed to produce the same amount.
Sugarcane pulp is sterilised and sanitised and conforms to FDA administration guidelines. BioPak’s range of clamshells, takeaway containers, plates, bowls and trays are made from this material.
AS4736: Australian Commercial Compostable
AS5810: Home Compostable
ISO14001: Environmental Management Systems
ISO9001: Quality Management Systems
EN13432: European Commercial Compostable
HACCP: Food Safety Systems
GMP Certification
FDA Certification
Carbon Neutral
Wooden BioCutlery
Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification is the industry benchmark for sustainably managed wood and wooden products. The FSC® is an international non-profit, multi-stakeholder organisation established in 1993 to promote responsible management of the world’s forests.Well-managed forests provide clean air and water, maintain soil quality, preserve biodiversity and habitats, and sequester CO2, among many other ecosystem services. BioPak are committed to only using certified raw materials from responsible sources, and their wooden cutlery range has 100% FSC® certification, ensuring that they are manufactured from materials sourced from sustainably-managed forests.
BioPak support environmentally sound forestry, helping to preserve valuable resources for future generations. Well-managed forests provide clean air and water, maintain soil quality, preserve biodiversity and habitats, and sequester CO2, among many other ecosystem services.
Made from wood, they will biodegrade and will not pollute or damage the environment and are compostable in a home compost.
Are biodegradable coffee cups good for the environment?
Biodegradable coffee cups are better for the environment in comparison to the regular disposable coffee cup. Biodegradable cups have a PLA or polyactic acid lining which degrades in commercially compostable conditions.
FSC™ Trademark licence code: C110879 – www.fsc.org
ISO9001: Quality Management Systems
ISO22000: Food Safety Management Systems
SA8000: Social Certification Standard
Carbon Neutral