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POLLAST!C & Climate Change

POLLAST!C^TM is our range of bags (and more!) made from recycled Ocean Bound Plastic pollution that we rescue from the environment in SouthEast Asia. It’s pretty obvious how this helps reduce plastic pollution, but what is its impact on the global warming crisis we currently face? Here we explain how ...

June 21, 2023
2 min read

We have to stop treating plastic like SH!T!

This huge plastic poop represents the amount of plastic that enters the ocean EVERY 30 SECONDS. Scary huh. Most of it enters via land, and most of that from Asia. Better Packaging Co. installed it on Bondi Beach on World Environment Day 2023 to draw attention to the problem but also to show that solutions do exist. By finding ways to recycle this pollution, we create the incentive for it to be collected and kept out of nature. It's that simple, we have to stop treating plastic like SH!T.

June 05, 2023
2 min read

What is Ocean Bound Plastic?

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!

April 25, 2023
2 min read

Why we’re done with 'Sustainability'!

It is no secret that sustainability has become a buzzword. From the fashion industry to the food industry, companies are constantly striving to be more ‘sustainable’. At Better Packaging Co. we’re not ditching ‘sustainability’ because it’s gone mainstream, we’re saying sayonara because it is simply not enough.

February 08, 2023
3 min read

Our Mailers are Carbonfree

Your Better Packaging Co. mailers are now CarbonFree!

January 29, 2023
1 min read

Insourcing vs outsourcing fulfillment: Which option is best for your business?

Any business that regularly ships products to customers should count fulfillment as one of its most crucial processes. The appeal of a high-quality product can rapidly evaporate if its fulfillment isn’t up to par! A business can perform these actions in-house or outsource to a third party. Let's explore which is the the right option for your business...

January 19, 2023
5 min read

If I Can Compost, Anyone Can

I became a composter. My kitchen bin is now barely in use, it doesn’t fill up and doesn’t need to be taken out because it doesn’t smell.

January 02, 2023
2 min read

The Issues with Tissue, Problems with Paper & Concerns with Card

By just looking at the end-of-use part of a product lifecycle, you’re only seeing a small part of the story and when it comes to paper there are some important considerations and questions.

November 06, 2022
2 min read

Recycled Plastic Content Unpacked

Is all recycled plastic created equal? The short answer is no! Recycled plastics fall into two key categories; pre-consumer and post-consumer, but first, let’s talk virgin …