Our Sustainability Commitment

At ZenPacks, sustainability is not a marketing strategy - it is our reason for existing.

The Problem We Are Solving

Australia generates over 2.5 million tonnes of food service packaging waste each year. The vast majority ends up in landfill, where it persists for hundreds of years. Single-use plastic packaging leaches into waterways, harms marine ecosystems, and contributes to global plastic pollution.

The food service industry is one of the largest contributors to single-use packaging waste. We believe the industry can and must do better — and that sustainable alternatives should not cost more than conventional packaging.

Our Materials Standards

No PFAS — We do not stock packaging containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (forever chemicals).
No BPA — All our products are BPA-free.
Renewable source materials — Sugarcane (bagasse), corn starch (PLA), bamboo, and sustainably sourced kraft paper.
Certified compostable — Products certified to AS 4736 (industrial) or AS 5810 (home composting).

Certifications

AS 4736 — Australian standard for industrial compostable packaging
AS 5810 — Australian standard for home compostable packaging
EN 13432 — European standard for compostable packaging
OK Compost — TUV Austria certification held by several product lines

Our Operations

Efficient logistics: Route-optimised delivery in Sydney to reduce emissions per delivery
Minimal packaging: We use recycled or minimal packaging in our own shipments
Digital-first: We operate paperlessly wherever feasible
Local warehousing: Our Wetherill Park warehouse reduces the distance goods travel from port to customer

What You Can Do

Use ZenPacks compostable products and communicate this to your customers.
Set up a FOGO bin or composting system at your venue.
Educate staff on correct disposal of compostable packaging.
Display signage helping customers understand how to dispose of packaging.

Together, we can make food service in Australia genuinely sustainable.