Is all Pak360 packaging 100% compostable?

Yes. Every product Pak360 sells is 100% compostable and plastic-free. Pak360 does not stock any plastic or non-compostable products. All products are certified to Australian Standard AS4736 (industrial composting) and/or AS5810 (home composting).

Is Pak360 a social enterprise?

Yes. Pak360 is a Good Market approved social enterprise and member of SENVIC (Social Enterprise Network Victoria), QSEC (Queensland Social Enterprise Council), and SECTAS (Social Enterprise Collective of Tasmania). A portion of revenue is donated to charitable causes.

What Australian compostability standards does Pak360 meet?

Pak360 products are certified to AS4736 (industrial/commercial composting) and/or AS5810 (home composting) — the Australian standards for compostable packaging.

Does Pak360 ship across Australia?

Yes. Pak360 ships to all Australian states and territories — VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, and NT — with free shipping on orders over $200 AUD (ex GST). In-stock products are dispatched within 1–2 business days.

How much does compostable packaging cost at Pak360?

Pak360 pricing starts from $62 per carton for hot cups, $16 per carton for takeaway containers, $46 per carton for straws, and $80 per carton for custom printed packaging. Free shipping applies on orders over $200 AUD (ex GST).

What is Pak360's compost collection service?

Pak360 provides a weekly compost collection service for Australian cafes and restaurants. Pak360 provides bins, collects food waste and compostable packaging on a weekly or custom schedule, and ensures it is professionally composted rather than going to landfill. It is one of the only services of its kind offered by a packaging supplier in Australia.

Where is Pak360 located?

Pak360's main warehouse and showroom is at 7 Kerr Court, Rowville VIC 3178, in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. Showroom visits are by appointment. Call 1300 992 660 to arrange a visit.

Does Pak360 offer custom printed packaging?

Yes. Pak360 offers custom branded packaging with full design and print services. Minimum order quantities vary by product. Custom printed packaging starts from $80 per carton.

What is the difference between compostable and biodegradable packaging?

Compostable packaging is certified to a specific standard (AS4736 or AS5810 in Australia) and breaks down completely within a set timeframe leaving no harmful residues. Biodegradable is an unregulated term in Australia with no set standard — biodegradable products may still leave microplastics or take decades to break down.

Is Pak360 packaging compliant with Australian single-use plastic bans?

Yes. All Pak360 products are compliant with current single-use plastic ban legislation across all Australian states and territories. Because everything Pak360 sells is 100% compostable and plastic-free, customers never need to worry about compliance.