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Detpak launches largest Australian compostable PBS range to cut plastic use 

September 3, 2024 by Asia Food Journal

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South Australian-based packaging solutions company Detpak has launched Australia’s most extensive range of more than 20 commercially compostable and recyclable PBS-lined cartons, trays, and lunchboxes, aligning with legislation to cut single-use plastics, which comes into effect today. 

PBS – or Polybutylene Succinate – is a polymer which is made from both renewable plant sources and a fossil fuel-based component. 

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PBS linings are typically extruded onto the material to create a barrier, which makes them ideal to be used for a variety of purposes, including cartons, cups, and other applications requiring a robust barrier performance. 

The new PBS packaging range of more than 20 products is unique as it can attain both kerbside recyclability and commercial composting accreditation to both Australian and European standards. 

From today, Single Use Problematic Plastics Legislation changes have been enacted in both South Australia and Western Australia to include plastic plates and bowls, among other takeaway food packaging, with Detpak’s new PBS range providing alternatives to single-use items being phased out of circulation. 

In anticipation of these legislative changes, Detpak has been working closely with several of its key food service customers, including Nando’s, to develop and test PBS packaging over the past 18 months, for compliance in the South Australian and Western Australian markets. 

Detmold Group General Manager of Product and Brand Keith Bishop said the range provided another option for businesses and consumers conscious of the environment. 

“As sustainability becomes not just important, but essential, we’re working to reduce single-use plastics by increasing the number of recyclable and compostable packaging options for the takeaway food service market. The more sustainable choices we provide for businesses and consumers, the easier it will be to change habits within our wider community. The more packaging we can re-use, recycle or compost, the more we can help protect the environment,” Mr Bishop said. 

The new range will include hot food boxes, pail packs, lunch boxes with windows and food trays, and contain no added PFAS. 

Detpak’s PBS cartons are compliant with all Australian state-based plastic legislation. 

The range is certified to European standards EN 13432 for commercial composting, with certification pending as Industrially Compostable to Australian Standards (AS 4736). 

It is also recyclable, currently undergoing assessment by the ARL to be able to apply the Australian Kerbside Recyclable Logo (ARL). 

Stock is available for ordering now, and custom-printed versions are also available, subject to minimum order quantities. 

About Detpak and the Detmold Group 

Fully-owned by the Detmold Group, Detpak designs, manufactures, and supplies the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), grocery, and food services industry with world-class sustainable paper and cardboard packaging solutions. Detpak delivers service and care that exceeds standards with the understanding and operational integrity of a family-owned business. Many paper and cardboard packaging products used in the fast-food industry, including KFC, McDonald’s, Hungry Jack’s, and Subway, are supplied by Detpak. 

With headquarters in South Australia, the Detmold Group is a 75-year-old, third-generation family-owned and operated business, supplying packaging to the world’s largest and most iconic food and retail brands. The Detmold Group operates in 17 countries and has manufacturing facilities in seven countries. 

Other Topics: Detpak, Packaging, sustainability, sustainable packaging

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