Eco-Friendly Food Packaging Ideas for Your Business
Why Go Eco-Friendly?
Switching to sustainable packaging helps the environment and boosts your brand’s positive image. Customers appreciate businesses that care about reducing waste, and eco-friendly options like compostable, biodegradable, and recyclable packaging deliver both environmental benefit and business appeal.
Popular Eco-Friendly Materials in Australia
Here are some key materials used across the industry:
- Paper and paperboard – Lightweight, recyclable, and compostable; used for trays, boxes, and cups.
- Sugarcane bagasse – A natural byproduct of sugarcane. It makes sturdy, compostable containers and trays.
- Wood and bamboo – Biodegradable and compostable, often used for utensils and small trays.
- Bioplastics (like PLA or Ingeo™) – Compostable plant-based plastics used for lids and coatings, especially when clarity is needed.
Catering Trays and Boxes for Food Businesses in Australia
When selecting packaging for your catering business, it’s essential to choose options that are functional, presentable, and environmentally responsible. Here are some great choices available in Australia:
1. Paper-Based Catering Trays & Boxes
Made from FSC-certified paper and often home-compostable or recyclable, these options are both practical and sustainable. Some lids include a PLA bioplastic window, combining visibility with compostability.
2. Sugarcane & Bagasse Products
Popular for their compostability and strength, sugarcane-based trays and boxes offer a clean, eco-conscious look while being robust enough for transport and presentation.
3. Kraft Paper Trays and Boxes
Brown kraft options provide a natural, rustic look. They’re often biodegradable and compostable, and come in a range of sizes to suit small to large portions.
4. White Catering Tray
A simple and effective eco-friendly catering tray available from Atpack. You can take a look or link to it here: White Catering Tray – Atpack (360 × 255 × 80 mm).
This tray is practical for a range of meal types and sizes and aligns with eco-conscious packaging goals.
Final Thoughts
By choosing packaging made from eco-friendly materials like FSC-certified paper, sugarcane, or kraft paper—and incorporating compostable lids or windows—you can lift your brand’s image and reduce environmental impact. The Atpack white catering tray offers a solid, eco-aware option for medium-size portions that’s both simple and effective.
I hope this gives you a clear, practical guide to eco-friendly catering packaging for your food business in Australia. Let me know if you'd like ideas for specific meal types or sizes next!