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When food waste in landfill emits methane, it traps heat under the ozone layer and warms up the earth’s climate. By composting and using certified compostable foodservice packaging to carry food waste, we’re taking this waste away from landfill.
Instead of contributing to methane emissions, composting turns food waste and compostable packaging into a beneficial fertiliser that adds nutrients and microorganisms to the soil.
Both agricultural systems and natural systems. Compost reduces the need for chemical fertilisers, regenerates depleted soils, restores wetlands and habitats, and contributes to healthy plants.
Not only will emissions from landfill be significantly reduced, but compost captures the carbon content of the organic waste it’s made of. It then stores this carbon in the ground when the compost is applied.
Composting at home can be simple, fun and rewarding. There are options to suit big backyards, small spaces, and even apartments. Just choose your bin, learn what you can (and can’t) compost, and you’re on your way.
Composting presents a huge opportunity for businesses to make a positive difference and work toward their ESG goals. Through Compost Connect, businesses can source compostable packaging, find out if a local composter is available in their area, sign up for a regular bin collection, and start composting their food and packaging waste. If you’re an individual, you can choose to support businesses that use a compost service.
Certified Compostable Packaging plays a vital role in closing the loop on food waste – it makes disposal simple, as both food scraps and packaging can go in the same bin.
If it’s Certified Home Compostable (AS5810), you can throw it in your backyard compost bin.
If it’s Certified Industrially Compostable (AS4736), you can send it to a commercial compost facility. This includes your FOGO bin if you’re in one of the councils that accept compostable packaging.
The Home (AS5810) and Industrial (AS4736) Compostable Logos issued by the Australia Bioplastics Association are the only source of truth in Australia and New Zealand. You should also look for the company’s sub-licence number stated underneath for proof the item is properly certified.
In Australia, kerbside bin collection services can vary depending on the council area you live in. Do your part by finding out if your council has a Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service – and most importantly, what’s accepted. Right now, 43 councils accept compostable packaging in their residential compost collections and we’re expecting to see this number grow in the near future.
New research shows that the majority of Australians want to dispose of their packaging correctly, yet logo confusion and a lack of council support remain a challenge.
Together, we’re calling for better access to composting information, more investment in composting infrastructure, and initiatives to encourage composting.
Sign the petition if you think your council could be doing more to champion composting – like accepting compostable packaging in FOGO bins
South Australian councils are showcasing how achievable it is for compostable packaging to be included in green FOGO kerbside bins. A recent report shows that, overall, compostable packaging has had a marginal impact on South Australia’s current organics recovery systems (a finding that addresses many state’s concerns).
We hope that other state EPAs and councils will follow suit and accept compostable packaging in kerbside FOGO bins – ultimately, this packaging acts as a vehicle to curb food waste.
While it’s widely recognised that composting is a way to reduce this food waste problem by turning it into a nutrient-rich resource – there has been very limited research into the average Australian’s views on composting.
New research shows that the majority of Australians want to dispose of their packaging correctly, yet logo confusion and a lack of council support remain a challenge.
Compost Connect is a not-for-profit platform committed to education, lifting composting rates, and connecting foodservice businesses to commercial composters.
At a business level, we help connect business owners to organic waste pick-up services. We have 23 compost partners servicing 2,200+ suburbs across Australia and New Zealand. At an individual level, we make it easy for you to find and support businesses that compost, as well as learn more about the composting options available in your area.
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