Coffee shops are a staple in many communities, offering a place for people to gather, socialise, and enjoy a warm beverage. In today's fast-paced world, coffee shops have become more than just a place to grab a cup of coffee, they have become a hub for socialising and networking. However, owning a coffee shop can also be a challenging and competitive business.In this blog, we will provide tips and tricks for coffee shop owners to help them succee… Read more

Making a positive difference can be as simple as changing your packaging. We want to say a huge thank you to our customers, who have achieved these positive results from replacing conventional foodservice packaging with Planet Friendly/BioPak packaging from July 20-June 21.You supported our vision for a world without waste, in a big kind of way. Because of you, we were able to achieve the following:Offset 337,888kg of carbon. That’s equivale… Read more

In a nation-wide first, Hobart City Coucil is the first capital city in Australia to ban all single-use plastic food packaging! From 1 July 2021 reusable or compostable packaging alternatives will be required for all single-use plastic containers smaller than 1-litre capacity.There are a range of certified compostable packaging, including PLA bioplastic linings for cups and cutlery, that are acceptable alternatives. In an even bigger and bet… Read more

There are some myths about biodegradable, eco-friendly and compostable packaging, in particular Biocups that we thought we would clear up for you.  MYTH 1: PLA PLASTIC IS A POLYMER AND NO BETTER THAN REGULAR PLASTIC The truth is that BioCups are made with a bioplastic sourced from rapidly-renewable plant resources, like corn - not finite fossil fuels. Ingeo™ PLA (polylactic acid) requires 52% less energy to produce and has… Read more