Contents I AM ECO MADE FROM NATURE WHY I AM ECO CARBON COMPARISON MAKING THE SWITCH I AM ECO RANGE LIVING ECO ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKPOINT

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2 Contents I AM ECO MADE FROM NATURE WHY I AM ECO CARBON COMPARISON MAKING THE SWITCH I AM ECO RANGE LIVING ECO ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKPOINT

3 I am eco Eco or ecology is about relationships. How we relate to our environment and each other. The I am eco range has been designed with the environment in mind at every stage from sourcing materials and manufacturing to distribution and end-of-life disposal. I am eco signals our commitment to forming a healthy, balanced relationship with our environment and with our customers. Each I am eco product is made from sustainable, natural raw materials and is biodegradable and compostable without compromising on function or quality. Every action we take has an impact on our environment. The I am eco range takes the guess work out of environmental responsibility. Make the switch to sustain your relationship with the environment. I am committed to the environment. I am eco.

4 Bagasse sugarcane board is a new sustainable product, available as a direct result of Detpak s commitment to investigate and trial alternate renewable materials. I am eco products are made from natural, sustainable materials. Our I am eco range is made exclusively from plants. Sugarcane, corn and trees are used to create our eco products, with no oil, petrochemicals, plastics or other unsustainable products in sight. We source sustainable materials, research innovative renewable products and investigate new processing and packing options to reduce carbon emissions and our impact on the environment. SUGARCANE Sugarcane is a fast growing plant and is a highly renewable resource. It can grow to maturity within just nine months to reach about three metres tall, on average. After sugarcane has been pressed to extract the sugar, a fibrous material remains. This material, known as bagasse, was once thrown away by the sugar industry, but now it s put to good use to make pulp for packaging. Sugarcane bagasse is renewable, biodegradable and compostable. Detpak uses two types of material to manufacture the I am eco range: bagasse sugarcane pulp and bagasse sugarcane board. BAGASSE SUGARCANE PULP Eco plates, bowls and boxes are made from moulded bagasse sugar cane pulp. They are sturdy and have great thermal properties. BAGASSE SUGARCANE BOARD Bagasse sugarcane board is a new material that Detpak has developed. It contains 100% recycled content, diverting waste from landfill. To make this material, bagasse is converted into solid board sheets that can be printed and formed like traditional paperboard. An added benefit of bagasse sugarcane board is that the sheets can be transported more efficiently saving energy and carbon emissions. Our eco Pails are made with sugarcane board. For every 10 tonnes of sugarcane processed, about three tonnes of bagasse is produced. Sugarcane is one of the largest crops in the world, based on volume of production about 1.83 billion tonnes is produced each year along with about 610 million tonnes of bagasse. Diverting this material from the waste stream and landfill through transformation into other products will make a big difference to the environment. Sugarcane bagasse is renewable, biodegradable and compostable. TREES - PAPER AND PAPERBOARD Paper is a natural fibre made from trees. It is renewable, recyclable, compostable and biodegradable. Not all papers are created equal when you consider their environmental credentials. Detpak only sources paper and paper board from large reputable paper mills with evidence of sustainable and ethical forestry practices. We take our role as an environmentally responsible manufacturer seriously. Only managed plantation timber is used in our facilities and we regularly audit our suppliers to make sure they meet our high sustainability standards. CORN Natural starches or carbohydrates from plants like corn can be processed to create a clear, plastic-like film or bioplastic. Unlike the traditional polyethylene (PE) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics, these innovative films and bioplastics are naturally biodegradable and compostable. They can be used to line and protect paper and board packaging as well as moulded into cutlery and container lids. PLA BIOPLASTIC Polylactic acid (PLA) is a natural starch derived from plants like corn and sugarcane that is processed to create PLA bioplastic. PLA film comes from annually renewable plants and does not use oil or petrochemicals. Crystallised polylactic acid (CPLA) is used in products that need to cope with higher temperatures. This form of PLA can withstand temperatures up to 85 C without warping, deforming or breaking. This makes it perfect for cutlery, cup lids and soup container lids.

5 Sustainably sourced Renewable Biodegradable and compostable Not reliant on fossil fuels Made from nature - the paperboard is from trees and the lining is from corn My lifetime carbon emissions when composted are 48% lower than a comparable size double wall hot cup that is PE lined Disposal (kgco2e/item) Embodied Emissions Packaging (kgco2e/item) Embodied Emissions of Product (kgco2e/item) Freight (kgco2e/item) oz Brown Ripple-Wrap (PLA lined), compost

6 Every choice we make has an impact on the environment. See the examples below to help you make an informed choice about the packaging you use. Polypropylene Container vs 501% higher emissions Increases demand and combustion of fossil fuels Persists in soil for hundreds of years Bagasse Sugarcane Board Made from renewable resources offering long term sustainability Use of bagasse as packaging material diverts waste stream in sugar production Emissions (kgco2e) Freight Emissions Embodied Emissions of Product Bagasse Sugarcane Board (PLA lined) Polypropylene Embodied Emissions Packaging Disposal Emissions Bagasse Sugarcane Pulp vs Bagasse Sugarcane Board 67% higher emissions 46% lighter when landfilled. Reduced demand for Increased pressure on natural resources. global climate Reduced freight emissions The reduced raw material demand of bagasse board for the same application translates to improved emissions performance across all stages. Emissions (kgco2e) Disposal Embodied Emissions Packaging Embodied Emissions of Product Freight Bagasse Sugarcane Pulp -compost Bagasse Sugarcane Board -compost Bagasse Sugarcane Pulp -landfill Bagasse Sugarcane Board -landfill TERMS EXPLAINED Embodied Emissions Product: Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated as a result of raw material acquisition and the energy consumed to process the raw materials into the final product. For example, electricity consumption and combustion of fuels. Embodied Emissions Packaging: Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated as a result of raw material acquisition and the energy consumed to process the raw materials into the packaging of the final product. For example, electricity consumption and combustion of fuels. Disposal emissions: GHG emissions generated during the disposal phase of a product. For example, decomposition at landfill, composting, and/or recycling. Freight emissions: GHG emissions generated as a result of transporting raw material to the manufacturer, the product from the manufacturer to the user, and finally the product to the disposal site post-consumer consumption. The data on pages 5-7 has been calculated by the Carbon Reduction Institute. For the full report please visit

7 A typical busy city café, switching from regular plastic-lined double wall paper cups and plastic lids, to Brown I am eco Ripple-Wrap cups (lined with bioplastic) and CPLA Lids, could save 2.5 tonnes of CO 2 emissions 1. This is equivalent to: 1. This scenario is based on a busy city cafe serving oz coffees per day for 25 days each month, which is equivalent to 90,000 cups and lids per annum. 2. Assumption: 12W light bulb. Source: NSW Electricity Emissions Factor - NGER Technical Guidelines Source: ULP energy content, emissions factors - NGER Technical Guidelines Assumption: Toyota Corolla 1.8L 4cyl, ULP, Man 6 speed, Sedan, 5 seats, 2WD. Source: Fuel efficiency Green Vehicle Guide. 5. Assumption: Toyota Corolla 1.8L 4cyl, ULP, Man 6 speed, Sedan, 5 seats, 2WD. Sources: (1) ULP energy content, emissions factors - NGER Technical Guidelines 2014, (2) Fuel efficiency Green Vehicle Guide, (3) Average KMs driven - Australian Bureau of Statistics, US EPA

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9 i am eco range TEL: AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND HOT CUPS Material: paperboard with bioplastic lining (PLA) 8oz Ripple-Wrap Item: R374S0231 Design: I am eco Volume: 240ml Qty/Ctn: 1,000 12oz Ripple-Wrap Item: R078S0231 Design: I am eco Volume: 360ml Qty/Ctn: 1,000 16oz Ripple-Wrap Item: R351S0231 Design: I am eco Volume: 480ml Qty/Ctn: 500 8oz Ripple-Wrap Item: R374S0229 Design: I am eco Volume: 240ml Qty/Ctn: 1,000 12oz Ripple-Wrap Item: R078S0229 Design: I am eco Volume: 360ml Qty/Ctn: 1,000 16oz Ripple-Wrap Item: R351S0229 Design: I am eco Volume: 480ml Qty/Ctn: 500 8oz Single Wall Item: R173S0230 Design: Eco Leaf Volume: 240ml Qty/Ctn: 1,000 12oz Single Wall Item: R257S0230 Design: Eco Leaf Volume: 360ml Qty/Ctn: 1,000 16oz Single Wall Item: R548S0230 Design: Eco Leaf Volume: 480ml Qty/Ctn: 1,000 8oz Single Wall Item: R173S0231 Design: I am eco Volume: 240ml Qty/Ctn: 1,000 12oz Single Wall Item: R257S0231 Design: I am eco Volume: 360ml Qty/Ctn: 1,000 16oz Single Wall Item: R548S0231 Design: I am eco Volume: 480ml Qty/Ctn: 1,000 HOT CUP LIDS Material: bioplastic (CPLA - crystallised PLA) 8oz Eco Lid Item: V507S0001 Design: White Fits: 8oz cup Qty/Ctn: 1,000 12/16oz Eco Lid Item: V139S0001 Design: White Fits: 12/16oz cup Qty/Ctn: 1,000

10 i am eco range TEL: AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND ECO BOWLS Material: paperboard with bioplastic lining (PLA) 8oz Paper Eco Bowl Item: N700S0229 Design: I am eco Volume: 240ml Qty/Ctn: 1,000 12oz Paper Eco Bowl Item: N701S0229 Design: I am eco Volume: 360ml Qty/Ctn: oz Paper Eco Bowl Item: N702S0229 Design: I am eco Volume: 480ml Qty/Ctn: 500 ECO BOWL LIDS Material: bioplastic (PLA) 24oz Paper Eco Bowl Item: N703S0229 Design: I am eco Volume: 715ml Qty/Ctn: 500 8oz PLA Lid Item: V350S0001 Design: Opaque Fits: 8oz bowl Qty/Ctn: 1, / 16 / 24oz PLA Lid Item: V375S0001 Design: Opaque Fits: 12/16/24oz bowl Qty/Ctn: 500 SUGARCANE RANGE Material: bagasse sugarcane pulp 7 Eco Plate Item: N750S0001 Design: White Diameter: 175mm Qty/Ctn: 1,000 9 Eco Plate Item: N751S0001 Design: White Diameter: 230mm Qty/Ctn: Eco Plate Item: N752S0001 Design: White Diameter: 250mm Qty/Ctn: oz Eco Cane Bowl Item: N765S0001 Design: White Diameter: 135mm Qty/Ctn: 1,200 18oz Eco Cane Bowl Item: N766S0001 Design: White Diameter: 155mm Qty/Ctn: 600 Eco Tray - 5 Compartment Item: P700S0001 Design: White Size: 267 x 215 x 24 Qty/Ctn: 500 Eco Burger Clam 6x6x3 Item: P721S0001 Design: White Size: 152 x 152 x 76 Qty/Ctn: 600 Small Eco Box 9x6x3 Item: L730S0001 Design: White Size: 230 x 152 x 76 Qty/Ctn: 500 Small Eco Box 2 Compartment 9.7x6.3x2.4 Item: L731S0001 Design: White Size: 247 x 161 x 61 Qty/Ctn: 500

11 i am eco range TEL: AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND Medium Eco Box 7.8x8x3 Item: L732S0001 Design: White Size: 198 x 203 x 76 Qty/Ctn: 300 Medium Eco Box 3 Compartment 7.8x8x3 Item: L733S0001 Design: White Size: 198 x 203 x 76 Qty/Ctn: 300 Large Eco Box 9x9x3 Item: L734S0001 Design: White Size: 230 x 230 x 76 Qty/Ctn: 200 Large Eco Box - 3 Compartment 9x9x3 Item: L735S0001 Design: White Size: 230 x 230 x 76 Qty/Ctn: 250 SUGAR CANE BOARD Material: bagasse sugarcane board with bioplastic lining (PLA) 16oz Eco Pail Item: L624S0229 Design: I am eco Size: 76 x 55 x 85 Qty/Ctn: oz Eco Pail Item: L660S0229 Design: I am eco Size: 79 x 66 x 103 Qty/Ctn: oz Eco Pail Item: L675S0229 Design: I am eco Size: 89 x 69 x 110 Qty/Ctn: 450 ECO CUTLERY Material: bioplastic 6 Eco Knife Item: Y770S0001 Design: White Size: 150mm Qty/Ctn: 1, Eco Fork Item: Y771S0001 Design: White Size: 160mm Qty/Ctn: 1, Eco Spoon Item: Y772S0001 Design: White Size: 135mm Qty/Ctn: 1,000 ECO NAPKIN Material: unbleached brown tissue Luncheon Napkin QF 1-ply Item: G603S0231 Design: I am eco Size: 320 x 320 Qty/Ctn: 3,000 ECO WEDGE Material: paperboard with bioplastic window (PLA) Eco Base Loading Wedge Item: P470S0001 Design: White Size: 121 x 75 x 121 Qty/Ctn: 600 Eco Base Loading Wedge Item: P470S0010 Design: Brown Size: 121 x 75 x 121 Qty/Ctn: 600

12 i am eco range TEL: AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND ECO BAG Material: Unbleached paper D Bag Item: C040S0231 Design: I am eco Size: 280 x 280 x 150 Qty/Ctn: 500 ECO RETAIL BAGS * Material: unbleached paper with bioplastic lining (PLA) * Statement applies once tin-tie removed Small Tin-Tie Bag Item: C433S0231 Design: I am eco Size: 260 x 88 x 47 Qty/Ctn: 500 Medium Tin-Tie Bag Item: C469S0231 Design: I am eco Size: 246 x 115 x 72 Qty/Ctn: 400 Large Tin-Tie Bag Item: C382S0231 Design: I am eco Size: 242 x 155 x 70 Qty/Ctn: 400 LEGEND Leaf design on Eco Bags and Eco Pail SUSTAINABLE BIODEGRADABLE RECYCLABLE we can all say we are eco

13 RESPONSIBLE SOURCING OF MATERIALS We only source raw materials from sustainable and ethical sources. We can say this with confidence as we regularly audit all of our suppliers, and in turn many of the world s largest food brands regularly audit our operations. As part of our commitment to sustainable sourcing, our manufacturing arm Detmold Packaging is actively pursuing Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certification and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) in all of our manufacturing plants around the world. We have received certification in South Africa and at our China plants together with our sales operation in Europe. We are working towards accreditation in our plants in Australia, Vietnam and Indonesia. I am eco only uses renewable resources those that we will never run out of, like plants. PEFC ( is an international non-profit, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) through independent third-party certification. It is the world s largest forest certification system and works throughout the entire timber supply chain to ensure that timber and non-timber forest products are produced with respect for the highest ecological, social and ethical standards. FSC ( is an international organisation that provides a system for those involved with the forestry industry to work towards responsible forest management. FSC is the world s most rigorous forest product labelling scheme. It is supported by the World Wildlife Fund, Greenpeace, The Australian Conservation Foundation and major forest product retailers it is found in 81 countries around the world. RESEARCHING INNOVATIVE RAW MATERIALS Detpak invests considerable time and resources in researching, assessing and trialling a range of ecofriendly raw materials. As a result of our research, we re proud to introduce solid board bagasse a market-leading product. It has all the eco benefits of moulded sugarcane bagasse, but it has been converted into a streamlined board format to enhance freight efficiency saving carbon emissions. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE Detpak was one of the first signatories to the Australian Packaging Covenant, a sustainable packaging initiative that encourages businesses to reduce the environmental impacts of consumer packaging. We promote sustainable packaging design, increased recycling rates and efforts to reduce packaging litter. As part of our membership we submit annual reports to demonstrate our progress against a rigorous set of environmental targets. In our last two submissions we were recognised as a high performer amongst all member companies. In Australia, we reduced energy use (per kilogram of product) by 18.3% over three years. Water use (per kilogram of product) also decreased by 25.1% through Detpak s commitment to the Australian Packaging Covenant. STRINGENT FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY CONSISTENCY PROGRAMS We maintain the most highly recognised global standards for food safety and quality consistency, including ISO22000, ISO 9001 and BRC accreditation certifications. Our products are manufactured in a food packaging grade environment so our customers can be assured that they achieve the highest quality standards. Quality ISO 9001

14 REDUCING AND OFFSETTING OUR CARBON EMISSIONS As a business it is important that we understand our total energy usage, so that we can take steps to minimise our carbon footprint and do our part to stop climate change. Every time we take a flight, drive a car or turn on a light, we burn fossil fuels and release greenhouse gas emissions into the air, causing climate change. Detpak has been working closely with the Carbon Reduction Institute on a Low Carbon Programme. We re auditing energy use across our business, and working to find new ways to reduce our energy use and greenhouse gas emissions as well as put practices in place to offset our current greenhouse gas emissions. ETHICAL MANUFACTURING Detpak takes pride in being a manufacturer, not simply an importer. We re proud of the products we make, but we re equally proud of the way we operate in our Australian and International manufacturing plants. We work to a strict Corporate Social Responsibility Policy, which covers fair wages and working conditions that are consistent with the needs and expectations of our global customers. In China alone we pass in excess of 30 independent audits each and every year from customers and independent bodies. You can find out more by reading our Group Code of Conduct policy at Netherlands Seattle Los Angeles Dubai Beijing Seoul Shanghai Heshan Ho Chi Minh Taipei Hong Kong Bangkok Manila Sales Manufacturing Kuala Lumpur Singapore Jakarta Johannesburg Perth Adelaide Melbourne Brisbane Sydney Auckland

15 BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS Detpak is privately owned by the Detmold family, who have been manufacturing packaging since We are a proud member of Family Business Australia, the peak body committed to providing support and guidance to the family business sector. Being a privately owned business, we value our customer relationships, community relationships and our relationship with the environment. AUSTRALIAN ORGANICS RECYCLING ASSOCIATION (AORA) We are members of the Australian Organics Recycling Association (AORA). AORA acts as an advocate for the wider organics resource recovery and beneficial reuse industries, representing their views in a constructive dialogue with policy makers. AUSTRALASIAN WASTE AND RECYCLING EXPO (AWRE) For two years running we have sponsored the AWRE. This expo brings together the wider waste industry to showcase innovation, discover the latest trends and foster connections between key decision makers from government and the waste and recycling industry. SUSTAINABLE We source from managed forests The paper and board we use is sourced from responsibly managed forests and the mill has been audited for evidence of sustainable and ethical forestry practices. The nitty gritty: Sustainable sourcing refers to the practice of purchasing raw materials from sources which are responsibly managed to ensure the ongoing feasibility of that resource. Plantation forests are a good example of a sustainable paper source. Detpak only uses paper and board from large reputable raw material suppliers, who we audit regularly for evidence of sustainability. The chain of custody certificates allow all of us to trace the fibre in the final package right back to its source in nature. BIODEGRADABLE AND COMPOSTABLE Breaks down in 90 days Products that are biodegradable and compostable will break down into natural elements within 90 days when treated in a commercial facility, as defined by European standard EN The nitty gritty: Where products are correctly described as compostable, this refers to their suitability for treatment at a commercial composting facility where products are subject to optimum amounts of sunlight, temperature and moisture to break down. You can also place our compostable products in your home compost, but the time it takes to break down will depend on how well you tend your compost heap. Compostable = biodegradable, but fast! RECYCLABLE Can be placed in a recycling bin These materials can be readily recycled via kerbside recycling bins once food residue is removed from the product. The nitty gritty: A product or material is recyclable if it can be collected and re-manufactured into a new product. Many recycling facilities will not accept packaging that has food residue on it.

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