A certified B Corporation is one that is legally required to balance people and profits. BioPak was founded on the principles that were part of the B Corp declaration of independence in 2006. BioPak became a B Corp in 2017. In fact, reading about the B Corp Patagonia had a significant influence on Richard Fine, founder and sustainability director, when he created BioPak.     What the Employees Say BioPak becoming a B Corp has inspired many of it… Read more

So … What's the Deal with Carbon Neutral? Going carbon neutral is one way businesses can take action on climate change. Being 'carbon neutral' means that you are not adding to or detracting from the concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. For those who aren't aware, Australia must reduce our carbon emissions by 26–28% on 2005 levels by 2030 in accordance with the 2015 international Paris Agreement—and even then, whether that red… Read more

BioPak aims to distribute environmentally sustainable packaging – such as bioplastics and certified commercially compostable packaging Bioplastics, PLA-lined coffee cups and compostable packaging are in the spotlight for more eco-friendly plastic alternatives. While it is great that they are getting coverage in mainstream media, there have been instances of inaccurate reporting that can confuse consumers and downplay the role these materials can… Read more

While the percentage of waste to landfill has decreased, overall waste (including recycling) has increased due to the growing population. Although our percentage of total waste ending up in landfill has decreased, waste overall has increased due to the growing population. This means that recycling does not reduce waste created. Instead, it minimises lost resources by diverting material from landfill and transforming it into a new material. Sounds… Read more