10 Pack – 31cm / 12″ White BioPlates

Description Our tree-free plates are made from rapidly renewable sugarcane pulp, a by-product of the sugar refining industry. Product specifications Download specs (PDF) Download specs (CSV) Ordering & logistics Product dimensions Materials & production Certifications Compost & recycling Sustainability Carton quantity 80 Sleeves per carton 8 Units per sleeve 10 Carton Size LxWxH (cm) 23.7x34x26.5 Carton gross weight (kg) 2.240000 Dimensions top LxW (mm) 318x254 Product Depth 20 Use Hot and cold Raw Material Plant Fibre With PFAS Lining/coating TBC Environmental production certified ISO 14001 Factory food safety certified BRC, HACCP Home compostable No Industrially compostable No Recyclable Not Recyclable BioPak material Plant Fibre Material breakdown Plant Fibre With PFAS — TBC lining/coating PFAS Contains PFASThis product contains added PFAS. It is not certified compostable — check local council rules; general waste may be required.BioPak Raw Material: Plant Fibre With PFAS End of life Check local council rules Infrastructure note Plant fibre containers need commercial composting in most councils. Food-soiled fibre must not go in paper recycling. Certifications Environmental production certified: ISO 14001 · Factory food safety certified: BRC, HACCP Carbon data Manufactured under ISO 14001 Packaging tools Check plastic ban status, measure impact, generate disposal QR codes, and right-size orders — without leaving this page. Disposal QR Right-size Plastic bans Username or Email Address Password Remember Me Or Login Via Magic URL Enter the email address or username associated with your account, and we'll send a magic link to your inbox. Your Email/Username Continue Or Use Regular Login form Not registered? Create an AccountForgot your password? Reset PasswordFirst NameLast NameUsernameEmail AddressPassword SignupAlready have an account? LoginEmail Address Reset Password For this product 10 Pack – 31cm / 12″ White BioPlates Material Plant Fibre With PFAS — TBC lining/coating PFAS Contains PFASThis product contains added PFAS. It is not certified compostable — check local council rules; general waste may be required.BioPak Raw Material: Plant Fibre With PFAS Home compostable No Industrial compostable No Recyclable Not Recyclable Recommended disposal Check local council rules How to dispose Plant fibre containers need commercial composting in most councils. Food-soiled fibre must not go in paper recycling. General Plant Fibre pathways from BioPak are shown below for reference. Council guidance (example postcode) Perth metro. Banned items include plastic straws, cutlery, plates, polystyrene food containers and thick plastic bags. Phase 2 expansion underway. Lids, cutlery & other: Lids, sleeves, cutlery and accessories: check material. CPLA and wooden items are often general waste. Material Bin / stream Note Paper & cardboard Recycling bin Clean paper and cardboard only. Rigid plastic Recycling bin Rigid containers if accepted by your council. Soft plastic Store drop-off or landfill Soft plastics generally not kerbside recyclable. Certified compostable (AS 4736) Commercial composting Perth councils differ on FOGO and compostable packaging. Home compostable (AS 5810) Home compost or landfill Home compost if AS 5810 certified. Soiled or mixed materials Landfill Banned single-use plastics and soiled packaging. Disposal guidance is general information only. Always check your local council rules. BioPak material pathways Contains PFASThis product contains added PFAS. It is not certified compostable — check local council rules; general waste may be required. Plant Fibre Industrial Composting Home Composting Recycling Industrial Composting Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging. Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service. Our BioCane plant fibre packaging with no added PFAS can be composted in industrial facilities. Compost Certifications Products like our Plant Fibre BioCup Lid and Plant Fibre Cutlery with no added PFAS are industrially compostable to Australian AS4736 and European EN13432 standards. Check each individual product for specific details. AS4736 certified ABAP 10063 EN13432 certified 7P0660 Home Composting Our BioCane plant fibre packaging with no added PFAS is certified home compostable. They can be composted in your backyard compost. Compost Certifications Products like our Plant Fibre BioCup Lid and Plant Fibre Cutlery with no added PFAS are home compostable to Australian (AS5810) and European (NF T51-800) standards. Check each individual product for specific details. AS5810 Certified ABAP 20008 NF T51-800 Certified 9P0005 Recycling Recyclability is verified by the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand. BioPak's plant fibre packaging is suitable for recycling along with cardboard, as long as it's clean and no food residue remains. Recycling is a good end-of-life solution for our produce trays. Check with your local council to find out more and stay updated with the latest recycling information. PLA-Lined Paper Industrial Composting Home Composting Recycling Industrial Composting Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging. Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service. If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services. PLA lined paper cups and boxes can be composted in industrial facilities. Compost Certifications Our Paper BioCups and BioBoard range are certified industrially compostable to Australian AS4736 and European EN13432 standards. AS4736 certified ABAP 10256 EN13432 certified 7P0776 Home Composting The PLA bioplastic lining that we use for our paper cups and boxes is not certified home compostable as it does not biodegrade in home compost conditions within the testing timeframe. We have documented these cups successfully compost in a home compost simulation, however, as conditions are variable a certification cannot be issued. If you're looking for a certified home compostable coffee cup solution, discover our aqueous-lined cups! Recycling We've marked them here as not recyclable in alignment with the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand. Paper lined with either PLA bioplastic or PE plastic is not accepted in most mixed or paper recycling streams. Some facilities can recycle them, so always check with your local council for the latest information. Aqueous Industrial Composting Home Composting Recycling Industrial Composting Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging. Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service. If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services. Aqueous-lined paper cups can be composted in industrial facilities. Compost Certifications Aqueous lined paper cups are certified industrially compostable to European EN13432 standards, and will soon be certified industrially compostable to Australian AS4736 standards. EN13432 Certified 9G0234 Home Composting Our aqueous-lined biocups are certified home compostable to Australian (AS5810) and European (NF T51-800) standards. These cups are food safe, odourless, and can be disposed of right in your backyard compost bin! Compost Certifications AS5810 Certified ABAP 20176, ABAP 20177 NF T51-800 Certified 9P0092, 9P0093 Recycling We've marked them here as not recyclable in alignment with the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand. No aqueous-lined paper cups are accepted in the paper mixed recycling stream and they could potentially contaminate the clean paper recycling stream. Their best end-of-life solution is through industrial composting. PHA Lining Industrial Composting Home Composting Recycling Industrial Composting Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging. Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service. If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services. PHA-lined paper cups can be composted in industrial facilities. Compost Certifications PHA-lined cups are certified industrially compostable to Australian AS4736 and European EN13432 standards where marked on the SKU. AS4736 Certified Per product certification EN13432 Certified Per product certification Home Composting PHA-lined cups are certified home compostable to Australian (AS5810) and European (NF T51-800) standards where marked on the SKU. Compost Certifications AS5810 Certified Per product certification NF T51-800 Certified Per product certification Recycling We've marked them here as not recyclable in alignment with the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand. PHA-lined paper cups are not accepted in the paper mixed recycling stream. Their best end-of-life solution is through composting. FSC™ Paper and Birchwood Industrial Composting Home Composting Recycling Industrial Composting Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging. Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service. If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services. Paper and cardboard are considered processed fibrous organics and fit within the EPA's organics category 1 which is suitable for compost feedstock. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is the primary environmental regulator in Australia and protects the community and our environment. Our 100% paper products can be composted in industrial facilities. Home Composting They're a source of carbon which can help maintain the carbon-nitrogen balance of your compost pile. 100% paper products can be composted in your home compost. Recycling Recyclability is verified by the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand. 100% paper is recyclable in the paper recycling stream. However, it needs to be fairly clean, which is not always the case with food packaging. Unlined BioBoard, paper bags and straws are accepted in the recycling stream, but not napkins. Recyclable in kerbside paper and mixed collections (PREP) Paper (non-FSC) Industrial Composting Home Composting Recycling Industrial Composting Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging. Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service. If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services. Paper and cardboard are considered processed fibrous organics and fit within the EPA's organics category 1 which is suitable for compost feedstock. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is the primary environmental regulator in Australia and protects the community and our environment. Uncertified paper products can be composted in industrial facilities where accepted. Home Composting They're a source of carbon which can help maintain the carbon-nitrogen balance of your compost pile. Paper products can be composted in your home compost where accepted. Recycling Recyclability is verified by the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand. Paper is recyclable in the paper recycling stream when clean and dry. Food-soiled packaging may need general waste u2014 check local rules. Recyclable in kerbside paper and mixed collections (PREP) Wood & Bamboo Industrial Composting Home Composting Recycling Industrial Composting Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging. Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service. If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services. Wood packaging is considered untreated timber and fits within the EPA's organics category 1 which is suitable for compost feedstock. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is the primary environmental regulator in Australia and protects the community and our environment. Our wood products can be composted in industrial facilities. Home Composting They're a source of carbon which can help maintain the carbon-nitrogen balance of your compost pile. BioPak's wooden cutlery can be composted in your backyard compost.nnOur wooden cutlery is made from FSCu2122 certified birchwood, and our coated range has been coated with a food-safe, non-toxic, compostable plant-based carnauba wax. Recycling We've marked them here as not recyclable in alignment with the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand. Wood products are not accepted in mixed or paper recycling streams. The best end-of-life solution is composting. PLA Bioplastic Industrial Composting Home Composting Recycling Industrial Composting Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging. Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service. If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services. Clear PLA products and PLA hot cup lids can be composted in industrial facilities. Compost Certifications Clear PLA products and PLA hot cup lids are certified industrially compostable to Australian AS4736 and European EN13432 standards. AS4736 Certified ABAP 10061 (cup lids), ABAP 10058 (clear PLA) EN13432 7P1150 (cup lids), 7P1151 (clear PLA) Home Composting PLA bioplastic in clear cups, clear lids and hot cup lids is not certified home compostable — it does not biodegrade in home compost conditions within the testing time frame. Recycling We've marked them here as not recyclable in alignment with the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand. PLA products are not accepted in the mixed recycling stream. While PLA is technically recyclable, large-scale infrastructure to process it (material category 7) is not well established. The best end-of-life solution is commercial composting. PLA Film & Bags Industrial Composting Home Composting Recycling Industrial Composting Some councils offer residential Food Organics and Green Organics (FOGO) collections that accept compostable packaging. Please check with your council or visit Compost Connect to find a business near you that uses a compost service. If you're a business, you can join Compost Connect, a not-for-profit composting initiative connecting foodservice businesses to commercial organic waste pick-up services. PLA film, bags and gloves can be composted in industrial facilities. Compost Certifications PLA film and bag products are certified industrially compostable to Australian AS4736 standards. AS4736 Certified ABAP 10022 Home Composting PLA film, bags and gloves can biodegrade in home compost conditions within the home certification testing time frame. Compost Certifications PLA bags, gloves and film for sleeves are certified home compostable to Australian AS5810 standards. AS5810 Certified ABAP 20005 Recycling We've marked them here as not recyclable in alignment with the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) – an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand. PLA film and bag products are not accepted in the mixed recycling stream. The best end-of-life solution is composting. Fossil Plastic Industrial Composting Home Composting Recycling Industrial Composting Where compostable plant-based lids are not as functional, still very expensive, or the raw material is in short supply, we offer a very limited range of plastic alternatives. These will be phased out by 2025. At BioPak, we're always looking for better and more innovative replacements. All of our fossil-based plastic products are well-marked and not compostable. Home Composting Where compostable plant-based lids are not as functional, still very expensive, or the raw material is in short supply, we offer a very limited range of plastic alternatives. These will be phased out by 2025. At BioPak, we're always looking for better and more innovative replacements. All of our fossil-based plastic products are well-marked and not compostable. Recycling Take note, plastic should not be contaminated with food and black lids are currently not accepted in the recycling stream. In many cases, our fossil-based plastic lids are recyclable in alignment with the Packaging Evaluation Portal (PREP) u2013 an independent tool run by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO) that verifies what packaging is or isn't recyclable in Australia and New Zealand. Recyclable in kerbside paper and mixed collections (PREP) Log in to generate a Disposal QR code for your venue's postcode. Match serve size to the right cup or container to cut waste and freight costs. Serve type Hot coffee / tea Cold drink Meal / takeaway Serve volume (ml, optional) Food moisture (meals only) Mostly dry Saucy / wet Get recommendation Open full right-size recommender → Plastic ban status for 10 Pack – 31cm / 12″ White BioPlates Enter your Australian postcode to see whether this product is affected by single-use plastic rules where you operate. Assessment uses BioPak material: Plant Fibre Your postcode Update Compare all states & territories ACT Australian Capital Territory Compliant Plant fibre moulded products (bagasse, wheat straw) are not banned single-use plastics in ACT. NSW New South Wales Compliant Plant fibre food service ware is outside NSW plastic bans when no banned plastic lining is used. NT Northern Territory Compliant Plant fibre products are generally permitted under NT single-use plastic rules. QLD Queensland Compliant Plant fibre containers and lids are not listed banned items in Queensland. SA South Australia Compliant Plant fibre ware is permitted — SA bans target conventional and compostable plastic cutlery/straws separately. TAS Tasmania Compliant Plant fibre products are generally permitted under Tasmanian rules. VIC Victoria Compliant Plant fibre moulded ware is not a banned plastic item under Victorian regulations. WA Western Australia Compliant Plant fibre products are generally permitted in WA. Guidance only. Rules change — confirm with your state environment agency before relying on this for compliance decisions. Learn about current & future plastic bans More packaging tools →