Sustainable Products

As a business owner, you may have heard of the plastic bag ban set to sweep across New Zealand in 2019. Some retailers have already made the move to ban single-use plastic bags, but for other businesses the transition may not seem so simple. It's important that you understand the rules of the new regulation before making changes, to ensure you are making the right changes.

Plastic bags have long been an essential part of day-to-day life for many Kiwis. From packaging groceries at the local supermarket to being used as rubbish bags, we can’t deny that they have been a staple for households and businesses alike.

With the plastic bag ban now in force (effective 1 July 2019), many Kiwis will be thinking – what are my alternatives? There is a huge selection of...

With the growing awareness and concerns of plastic pollution and the effects it has on our environment, more and more people are looking to alternative materials. One popular alternative for businesses is bioplastics, or compostable plastics. Compostable plastics can be used to replace single-use plastics for things like cutlery, plastic bags and even product packaging.