Better packaging choices
Materials explained, not marketed.
South Australia has the tightest single-use plastic rules in the country. We stock compliant alternatives and tell you exactly what each item is made from and which bin it belongs in.
Certification
- AS4736
- Available on selected commercially compostable products, where applicable
- AS5810
- Available on selected home compostable products, where applicable
- Docs
- Certification and specification documentation available on request
Certification varies by product and by supplier batch. Ask us for the specification and certification documentation for the specific products you are buying.
Materials and disposal streams.
Kraft & recycled board
Unbleached fibre for bowls, boxes and carry bags. Kerbside recyclable where clean.
Typically recyclable paper
Sugarcane bagasse
Moulded from milling residue. Holds hot and wet food without a plastic liner.
Commercially compostable options
PLA-lined cups
Plant-based lining replaces PE film, so the whole cup can enter organics processing.
Commercially compostable options
Water-based coatings
Aqueous barriers on trays and wraps for grease resistance.
Check product specification
Disposal guidance above is general. Compostable packaging needs an appropriate collection service, and accepted materials differ between councils and processors, so please confirm what your local service accepts before advising customers.