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This guide walks through each of our ranges, POLLAST!C, Compostable, Bamboo and 0PACKS, with the words that work, the ones to avoid, and why. Whether it's in an EDM to your customers or a mention on the Responsibility page of your website, you should be proud to talk about why you've made the Better packaging choices you have. However, regulators in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the EU and the US are cracking down on vague, unsubstantiated green claims, and your customers can spot fluff a mile away. 

Packaging regulations globally are tightening fast, particularly in the EU, UK, and California. POLLAST!C Packaging is designed to be compliant. This article sets out how, market by market, regulation by regulation, with the certifications and test data behind each claim.

While it may still be okay locally here in Australia, compostable packaging is not going to be permitted in some significant global markets. If you ship internationally or have any ambition to sell into the US, UK or EU you will need to phase out your compostable packaging. Here's the breakdown ... 

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation — or PPWR — is the biggest shake-up to packaging legislation in Europe in three decades. If you sell into the EU, or you're thinking about it, this one's for you.

How Better Packaging Co. helped one of Australasia's largest brands standardise sustainable polys across all suppliers, simply and seamlessly with our award-winning 'Direct-to-Supplier' model

Better Packaging Co. has just won 'Top B2B Solution' in the Power Retail 2026 All Star Bash Awards. This prestigious award recognises an Australian retailer that has successfully developed and expanded their B2B operations or ecommerce capabilities, delivering innovative solutions that improve how they serve business customers. Here's why Better Packaging won!

For eCommerce brands, a lost or damaged parcel isn’t just a logistics issue, it means disappointed customers, bad reviews, support tickets, refunds and reships, and lost opportunities for repeat business … Not to mention it’s also bad for the environment! The good news? High-quality poly mailers designed to perform in real-world conditions can prevent these issues from happening.

Thinking about taking your packaging to the next level, not just in terms of sustainability, but also with your own branding? Here's a step-by-step guide for Australian businesses to order custom printed packaging from Better Packaging, from quote to delivery.

POLLAST!C isn’t just sustainable - it’s the best. Made from 100% recycled Ocean Bound Plastic, our mailers outperform competitors in Australia across every key quality metric, proving you don’t have to compromise between performance and sustainability.

We’ve helped thousands of start-ups grow their packaging, from first orders to thousands of branded parcels. Here’s your step-by-step guide for Australian start-ups.

At the crack of dawn, thousands of entrants at the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS packed their gear bags with essentials for the finish line. The routine may have been familiar, but this year’s gear bags were anything but ordinary. For the first time, they were made from POLLAST!C and supported by on site collection for recycling. 

Discover what makes a resource renewable, why bamboo and bagasse are gamechangers for sustainable packaging, and how renewability impacts your brand's environmental footprint.