On May 23 & 24, the B for Good Leaders Summit 2024 will convene the world’s most progressive decision-makers committed to building the regenerative economy. This is a special moment where our community gathers for a massive collective impact. We'll be there. Join us!
Exciting news! Alongside iconic New Zealand brands Karma Drinks and Trade Aid, Better Packaging Co is now officially an Ākina certified Impact Supplier. What does this mean for us and our fabulous customers?
'Tis the season for festive debates, and among them, the sustainability face-off between artificial and real Christmas trees. First let's unwrap the sustainability pros and cons, then get to the science and then The Golden Rules.
Got any used packaging hanging around? Inspired by one of our Better Friends @frayfibres who made an eerie installation from repurposed Buff Compostable Mailers and Compostable Garment Bags, we've turned some of ours into second-hand Halloween decorations too!
Until now there have been very few sustainable alternatives to stretch pallet wrap made from new, virgin plastic. While there are reusable wraps in market, and we would highly recommend investigating these, they are often only suitable if the wrap is used within a closed loop system.In 2020, we began producing a certified home compostable pallet wrap before deciding we could do a lot better – we could make pallet wrap from 100% recycled plastic pollution and clean up the environment in Southeast Asia at the same time.
Let's break down the key criteria that Certified 'Ocean Bound Plastic' must meet and why plastic pollution collected from up to 50km from the coast is considered 'Ocean Bound'. Spoiler alert: Water plays a crucial role in transporting plastic from miles inland to the ocean!
