What does it mean to be a Carbon Neutral Business? Carbon offset credits are produced by activities that reduce carbon emissions. Have you ever heard of a business or their products being "carbon neutral" or "carbon zero" but been confused by what that means? It's not always clear. In order to be carbon neutral, a business or organisation must calculate their greenhouse gas emissions. This includes every activity related to the business, such as… Read more

While we might assuage our plastic conscience by opting for paper instead, there is still a certain guilt associated with doing so. We know paper comes from forests, which are usually cut down with no regard for sustainability – releasing CO2 into the air and removing vital habitat for cute and not-so-cute animals alike. So what do you do? Do you buy recycled paper, secure in the knowledge that you're not contributing to deforestation? Or do you… Read more

At Planet Friendly Packaging, we encourage customers to BYO reusable mugs. However, that is not always practical – what about that time you craved a coffee, but had forgotten your keep cup? And at times like we are in now, where cafes will not accept a keep cup and the only option is disposable – well, that's where we come in. For the most hygienic and sustainable option, choose BioCups and Lids from BioPak.     Why? BioPak's products are made a… Read more

We are often told we should buy local - but why? Read on to find out.     1. Less Packaging Do away with over-packaged supermarket produce by buying local. More often than not, buying local means the items you buy come in less plastic. Especially if buying at farmers' markets, the fruit and veg you find are more likely to be loose, where you can choose the ones you want and not bother with over-packaged, plastic-covered bundles of produce that g… Read more