Choose plant-based compostable products. Keep NZ clean and green: Green Choice is the right choice.

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1 Choose plant-based compostable products. Keep NZ clean and green: Green Choice is the right choice.

2 Why Green Choice Plant-based disposable products are better. You can trust the Green Choice brand: Our products have earned the required levels of managed forestry, compostability and food safety certification. All pulp used in paper and kraft manufacture is derived from well managed forests and complies with FSC standard All PLA products comply with EN ( ) standards and AVI/OK 1 testing for OK COMPOST confirmation. All products passed SGS EU 10/2011 and EN /9/14:2002 food safety testing methodology (tolerance to high temperatures and fatty substances, and absence of heavy metals). All our products are free of petroleumbased plastics and all inks are food-dyes. We do not use petroleum-based plastics: Some products lined with plastic in NZ are labelled as biodegradable. This simply means that the normal rate of degradation will increase due to bacteria being encouraged to eat away at the plastic polymers and make them break down faster. This is fine if the polymers are food-based, like PLA, because the remaining residue will be food matter. But, if the polymers are petrochemical-based (usually PE - Polyethylene) then the residue is still a petrochemical and the biodegradation has actually speeded up the decay of the unwanted residues and made it easier for these to leach into our soils and waterways. Only plant-based materials are used: Left indoors in an uncontrolled environment, an apple may only stay edible for up to a week. It will start to rot and will eventually decay. Left outdoors, the apple may not last a couple of days as it will decay and likely be completely eaten by insects and microbes untill nothing is left. If the apple is deposited in a landfill, the apple will eventually decay into food matter and will not harm our ecosystem. This is what happens to Green Choice products in a landfill. If the apple was placed in a controlled composting bin, then the apple will decay and eventually become compost. This is what happens to Green Choice products in a commercial composting facility. Plant-based materials are eco-friendly: Our waterways are full of petroleum-based plastics that take thousands of years to break down. Even at their molecular level, plastic particles are still ingested by the lowest members of the food chain. Our landfills are full of petroleum-based plastics as most waste plastics are contaminated with fatty food waste and recyclers do not recycle them. These plastics take thousands of years to break down and can leach petrochemical residues into our underground waterways. Plant-based products, such as cornstarch based PLA, are better options as these safely decay as nature intended. Buying Green Choice products is easy: The inside of the rear cover of the catalogue profiles our website. A list of resellers within each region can be found on our website, with links to local resellers. Go to for more details. If you need help finding a local reseller please call us on i

3 About Us We re providing the right disposable solutions. Green Choice is the right choice: Our product manufacturers have been carefully selected following extensive product testing and evaluation of companies who comply with relevant international standards and certifications. Our products do not contain petroleum-based plastics, chemical dyes or inks. We only use plant-based materials in our construction. It is unlikely we will ever lose our fast/food and drink convenience preferences, so using the least harmful products on our environment is the smartest choice. Our quality products are trusted: Quality is assured via regular monitoring and inspections by Green Choice management of all production facilities, and all testing and quality control procedures, to maintain the highest level of quality and consistency. Effective logistics, dispatch methods and reliable transport agents all ensure products will be delivered to warehouses safely and efficiently. Green Choice consistently monitors all manufacturing procurement systems and encourages socially and environmentally responsible policies and fair trade practices. We have a strong NZ presence: The Green Choice brand is owned by Uni-Pak, a company based in Whanganui with distribution centres in Auckland and Christchurch. Operating as a distributor since 2004, Uni-Pak has taken responsibility for promoting the recycling or composting of its food services product range. The Green Choice product range is gaining recognition throughout New Zealand, as a result of Uni-Pak s large distribution footprint. The people behind Green Choice : Uni-Pak is the sole New Zealand distributor of the Green Choice range of products. Uni-Pak provides Green Choice brand and product guidance and undertakes all sales, service and technical support. We employ an experienced sales and technical support team, and manage efficient stock and dispatch systems from warehouses in Auckland, Whanganui and Christchurch. Our coordinated design is evident in our product range, this provides an opportunity to create a coordinated identity for food service presentation. Combine our branded products with matching apparel (we will supply our logos for you to overprint your t-shirts) and get a great fresh brand image for your operations. ii

4 Our Products The are Differences perfect for Explained specific industries What are recyclable, biodegradable and compostable packaging products? Just about all takeaway products are recyclable, however only some products are biodegradable and compostable. Recyclable means the packaging could be recycled if the material is clean and not contaminated with greases and oils, and the local council/waste management contractor has processes in place to actually recycle the material. We recycle very few plastics in NZ and it is now becoming more difficult to sell our recovered plastics overseas, with importers now placing huge reductions on the amount of plastics allowed in their processing lines. plastics should be recycled and not designed to biodegrade. Compostable means that the material is made of organic matter, it will naturally biodegrade, and, in the right conditions, it can be converted into compost. The length of time it takes for an organic material to break down depends on the conditions in place (temperature, moisture, air, pressure) and the material. This is all very difficult to accurately ascertain as the conditions vary so much. All plantbased products are biodegradable and break down can take a few weeks to a few months. Biodegradable means that the material will break down (degrade) faster by undertaking specific biological processes. Bio means that living organisms will increase the degradation of a material. Biodegradable materials are not always compostable, as some biodegradable plastics are still petroleum-based plastics and take hundreds of years to degrade. Making petroleum-based plastics biodegradable does not make them a green option, it simply speeds up the decay and the plastic molecules just become smaller (and more dangerous) sooner than later. Petroleum-based Green Choice products are biodegradable and compostable. This is because they are plant-based (kraft cardboard, sugar cane, bamboo and plant starches) so they naturally break down and can become compost in the right conditions. This means that the remaining matter is suitable for use as compost (fertiliser) and safe to become part of the soil system. Choosing the right Green Choice products is easy: We can help you to select the right compostable Drinkware, Tableware and Containers that are most suitable for your applications. You can always contact us and we will provide further assistance. If you require more information or samples please call us on iii

5 Make a difference with Green Choice Products Our Green Choice Range is supported by sustainable practices. We provide greener options that do not compromise on reliability, safety or quality. Our plantbased compostable range can help your business be part of the solution in creating a healthier and cleaner New Zealand. Green Choice is the right choice. QUICK REFERENCE Tableware Containers Drinkware FAQs Tableware - pages 1-8 Containers - pages 9-20 Drinkware - pages iv

6 TABLEWARE Our Bamboo and Sugar Cane plates, and CPLA cutlery, are all perfect for disposal as food-contaminated plates will safely break down in landfills or become compost in commercial composting facilities. Bamboo Fibre Tableware 03 Sugar Cane Tableware 05 White Cutlery CPLA 07 1

7 Our range includes CPLA Cutlery and Plates, Bowls and Serving Dishes made from Bamboo or Sugar Cane. 2

8 TABLEWARE Bamboo Fibre Tableware Bamboo Fibre Tableware Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/500 Bamboo Side Plate 171mm (7") , /501 Bamboo Dinner Plate 225mm (9") /502 Bamboo Dinner Plate 254mm (10") /503 Bamboo 3 Compartment Plate 254mm (10") /504 Bamboo Bowl 176mm (7") , /505 Bamboo Oval Plate 318 x 255mm (12") Our Green Choice bamboo plates and bowls are made from compressed unbleached bamboo pulp. Due to the unbleached process, there can be slight colour variations to this range. These are natural products and will degrade naturally, so are friendly to the environment when discarded. All our bamboo products meet FDA specifications for use in food applications. They are suitable for microwave use and refrigeration and can contain hot liquids and oils. 1500/ / / / / /503 3

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10 TABLEWARE Sugar Cane Tableware Sugar Cane Tableware Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/100 Sugar Cane Side Plate 180mm (7") /101 Sugar Cane Dinner Plate 230mm (9") /102 Sugar Cane Dinner Plate 260mm (10") /103 Sugar Cane 3 Compartment Plate 260mm (10") /104 Sugar Cane Bowl 180mm (7") /105 Sugar Cane Oval Plate 318 x 255mm (12") Our Green Choice sugar cane plates and bowls are made from sugar cane waste making them friendly to the environment when discarded. The material is oil proof and water resistant and is fit for microwave use and refrigeration. They are made from a non-toxic material which degrades naturally. Manufactured under ISO9001 regulations, these products meet FDA specifications for use in food applications. 1500/ / / / / /103 5

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12 TABLEWARE Cutlery White Cutlery CPLA Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/450 CPLA Fork White 165mm , /451 CPLA Knife White 165mm , /452 CPLA Spoon White 165mm ,000 Our white CPLA cutlery is very popular in NZ markets. The forks are well constructed and stylish. They are made of CPLA, a plant-based plastic, and not a petroleum-based plastic. As food contamination is not a problem, used cutlery can be sent to a landfill (to eventually break down into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). 1500/ / /452 7

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14 CONTAINERS TABLEWARE Green Our Bamboo Choice and has Sugar a range Cane of container plates, and types CPLA for cutlery, many are applications. all perfect Our for range disposal has as options food-contaminated for serving hot plates and will cold safely food, break with down containers landfills made or from become PLA-lined compost kraft in cardboard, commercial bamboo composting and sugar facilities. cane. All inks used are food-based. Bamboo Fibre Containers 11 Sugar Cane Containers 13 Take Away Box Kraft PLA 15 Burger Box Kraft PLA 17 Sandwich Box Kraft PLA 17 Chip Scoop Box Kraft PLA 19 Dessert Tub White PLA 19 9

15 Our hot and cold food containers are supplied with lids or as open-serve. Sandwich wedges include a clear PLA window and all kraft containers are PLA lined. 10

16 CONTAINERS Bamboo Containers Bamboo Fibre Containers Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/601 Bamboo Rectangular Clamshell - 228L x 152W x 76H mm /602 Bamboo Square Clamshell - 228L x 228W x 75H mm /603 Bamboo Burger Box - 152L x 152W x 80H mm Our Green Choice bamboo containers are made from compressed unbleached bamboo pulp.due to the unbleached process, there can be slight colour variations to this range. These are natural products and will degrade naturally, so are friendly to the environment when discarded. All our bamboo products meet FDA specifications for use in food applications. They are suitable for microwave use and refrigeration and can contain hot liquids and oils. 1500/ / /603 11

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18 CONTAINERS Sugar Cane Containers Sugar Cane Containers Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/201 Sugar Cane Rectangular Clamshell - 183L x 135W x 64H mm /202 Sugar Cane Square Clamshell - 230L x 230W x 78H mm /203 Sugar Cane Burger Box - 152L x 146W x 80H mm Our Green Choice sugar cane containers are made from sugar cane waste making them friendly to the environment when discarded. The material is oil proof and water resistant and is fit for microwave use and refrigeration. They are made from a non-toxic material which degrades naturally. Manufactured under ISO9001 regulations, these products meet FDA specifications for use in food applications. 1500/ / /203 13

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20 CONTAINERS PLA Kraft Containers All our food containers have earned the required levels of managed forestry, food safety and compostability certification. Our products do not contain petroleum-based plastics, chemical dyes or inks. We only use plantbased paper, plastic and inks in our materials. Take Away Box Kraft PLA Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/251 Take Away Box Kraft PLA - Small - 170W x 45H x 120D mm /252 Take Away Box Kraft PLA - Medium - 205W x 50H x 140D mm /253 Take Away Box Kraft PLA - Large - 225W x 65H x 165D mm Our range of cardboard snack boxes are very popular in NZ markets. They are preconstructed and are easy to close and seal. They are made of card and lined with PLA, a plant-based plastic, and not a petroleum-based plastic. As food contamination is not a problem, the waste container can be sent to a landfill (to eventually break down into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). 1500/ / /251 15

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22 CONTAINERS PLA Kraft Containers Burger Box Kraft PLA Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/301 Burger Box Kraft PLA - Small - 110W x 65H x 130D mm /302 Burger Box Kraft PLA - Large - 140W x 70H x 160D mm Our hamburger boxes are very popular in NZ markets. They are pre-constructed and are easy to close and seal. They are made of card and lined with PLA, a plant-based plastic, and not a petroleum-based plastic. As food contamination is not a problem, the waste container can be sent to a landfill (to eventually break down into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). 1500/ /302 Sandwich Box Kraft PLA Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/401 Sandwich Box Kraft PLA - Medium - 80W x 125H x 125D mm Our sandwich boxes are flat-packed and very quick and easy to construct. They are made of card and lined with PLA, a plant-based plastic, and not a petroleum-based plastic. The clear window is also PLA. As food contamination is not a problem, the waste container can be sent to a landfill (to eventually break down into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). 1500/401 17

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24 CONTAINERS PLA Kraft Containers Chip Scoop Box Kraft PLA Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/650 Chip Scoop Box Kraft PLA - 100W x 110H x 55D mm ,000 Our chip scoop boxes are flat-packed and very quick and easy to construct. They are made of card and lined with PLA, a plant-based plastic, and not a petroleum-based plastic. As food contamination is not a problem, the waste container can be sent to a landfill (to eventually break down into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). 1500/650 Dessert Tub White PLA Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/311 Dessert Tub White PLA - 8oz - 50H x 95DIA 240ml , /312 Dessert Tub White PLA - 12oz - 60H x 100DIA 290ml ,000 Our range of cardboard tubs are very popular in NZ markets. They are made of card and lined with PLA, a plant-based plastic, and not a petroleum-based plastic. As food contamination is not a problem, the waste container can be sent to a landfill (to eventually break down into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). Currently, no lids are supplied. 1500/ /312 19

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26 DRINKWARE D Our PLA-lined Bamboo kraft and single Sugar wall, Cane double plates, wall and and CPLA ripple cutlery, wall are hot all cups perfect are available for disposal in three as food-contaminated sizes, while utilising plates one will common safely break CPLA down lid size. in landfills Clear PLA or cups become are available compost in three sizes, with one commercial common composting flat or dome facilities. lid size. All inks used are food-based. Single Wall Cups PLA 23 Double Wall Cups PLA 23 Ripple Wall Cups PLA 25 Drinking Cup Lids CPLA 25 Single Wall Cup Sleeves 25 Clear Cold Serve Cups PLA 27 Clear Cold Serve Cup Lids PLA 27 Sugar Cane Cups 29 21

27 Our Green Choice compostable cup range includes hot serve cups, made from Kraft and lined with PLA, and cold serve cups, made from clear PLA or Sugar Cane. 22

28 DRINKWARE Paper and Card Cups All our hot cups have earned the required levels of managed forestry, food safety and compostability certification. Our products do not contain petroleum-based plastics, chemical dyes or inks. We only use plantbased paper, plastic and inks in our materials. Single Wall Cups PLA Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/331 8oz Kraft PLA - 85H x 90DIA mm , /332 12oz Kraft PLA - 110H x 90DIA mm , /333 16oz Kraft PLA - 135H x 90DIA mm ,000 Our single wall hot cups are a good economy option. An insulation sleeve is available to improve insulation properties. They are very popular in NZ markets. They are made of card and lined with PLA, a plant-based plastic, not a petroleumbased plastic. As food contamination is not a problem, the waste container can be sent to a landfill (to eventually break down into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). 1500/ / /333 Double Wall Cups PLA Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/341 8oz Kraft PLA - 85H x 90DIA mm /342 12oz Kraft PLA - 110H x 90DIA mm /343 16oz Kraft PLA - 135H x 90DIA mm Our double wall hot cups provide great insulation properties and do not require a sleeve. They are very popular in NZ markets. They are made of two layers of card and lined with PLA, a plant-based plastic, not a petroleum-based plastic. As food contamination is not a problem, the waste container can be sent to a landfill (to eventually break down into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). 1500/ / /343 ( See pg.25 for lid ) 23

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30 DRINKWARE Paper and Card Cups All our hot cups have earned the required levels of managed forestry, food safety and compostability certification. Our products do not contain petroleum-based plastics, chemical dyes or inks. We only use plantbased paper, plastic and inks in our materials. Ripple Wall Cups PLA Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/351 8oz Kraft PLA - 85H x 90DIA mm /352 12oz Kraft PLA - 110H x 90DIA mm /353 16oz Kraft PLA - 135H x 90DIA mm Our ripple wall hot cups provide optimum insulation properties and extra grip. They are very popular in NZ markets. They are made from two layers of card and lined with PLA, a plantbased plastic, and not a petroleum-based plastic. As food contamination is not a problem, the waste container can be sent to a landfill (to eventually break down into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). 1500/ / /353 Drinking Cup Lids CPLA Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/371 8oz/12oz/16oz White CPLA Lids ,000 Our one-size-fits-all lid is designed to snap cleanly onto all hot cups for a snug fit and eliminate leakage. Our breather holes ensure quick and clear flow of liquids when drinking through the small spout. Made from Crystalised PLA, these lids are compostable or can be safely deposited in a landfill to naturally break down. 1500/371 Single Wall Cup Sleeves Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/361 Kraft Sleeve for 12oz* , /362 Kraft Sleeve for 16oz ,000 These cardboard sleeves are designed for use with our Single Wall Cups should users require extra safety when handling hot drinks. 1500/361 *The 12oz sleeves will fit the 8oz cup and provide safety but it is not a perfect fit (an air gap exists at the bottom of the sleeve). 1500/362 25

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32 DRINKWARE PLA Clear Cups PLA Clear Cups are for cold-serve use and available in various sizes and lid styles. PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a bioplastic that provides clear visibility and strength, perfect for serving brightly coloured smoothies, slushies, iced-coffees and milkshakes. PLA is globally recognized as a safe, non-toxic, strong, lightweight, flexible material that is 100% compostable in a commercial facility. If sent to a landfill it will decay as food matter and not leach petroleum-based plastics in to our ecosystem. Clear Cold Serve Cups PLA Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/322 12oz Clear Cup PLA - 110H x 95DIA mm , /323 16oz Clear Cup PLA - 120H x 95DIA mm , /324 20oz Clear Cup PLA - 150H x 95DIA mm ,000 Made with clear PLA, these cups look and feel like a combination of PET and PP materials, but they are compostable. This means they feel strong, while providing clear visual product representation, and they do not contain petroleum-based plastic. The wall and base mold design creates excellent grip, side wall strength and base stability. 1500/ / /324 Clear Cold Serve Cup Lids PLA Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/325 PLA Dome Lid to suit 12oz, 16oz & 20oz , /326 PLA Flat Lid to suit 12oz, 16oz & 20oz , / /326 27

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34 DRINKWARE Sugar Cane Cups Sugar Cane is a natural fibre, which means these cups can degrade naturally and safely (and compost in the correct conditions). A non-toxic food grade chemical is added to improve water resistance. Sugar Cane Cups Item Code Description Inners Qty per Inner Full Ctn Qty 1500/106 8oz Sugar Cane Cup - 90H x 80DIA mm ,000 Our Sugar Cane Cup is friendly to the environment when discarded. This tableware is made from a natural plant fibre that comes from sugar cane. A food grade chemical is added, the product is oil proof and water resistant, and is fit for microwave use and refrigeration. They are made from a non-toxic material which degrades naturally. Manufactured under ISO9001 regulations, these products meet FDA specifications for use in food applications. Lids are not supplied. 1500/106 29

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36 FAQs Check for answers to any common questions. Why are compostable materials also classed as biodegradable? Compostable products are made of organic matter, so they contain natural molecules that will naturally biodegrade. This is because bacterial microbes are attracted to natural molecules as a food source. When they do consume these molecules, the residue is still natural matter and therefore less damaging to our environment. A compostable material is naturally biodegradable and the residue does not harm the ecosystem (plant matter returning to the soils as plant matter). PLA (Polylactic Acid) is made from corn starch or sugar cane (biomass products), and these natural molecules will biodegrade. Is degradation different to biodegradation? Yes. Everything degrades (or decomposes) over time, but some things take longer than others. This depends on the base material and the conditions in which the thing is decaying in (temperature, humidity, air and time). If something is a natural product it breaks down naturally (mother nature at work), whereas a man-made product can take forever to decompose (think about concrete when you think about petroleum-based plastics). Biodegradation means that the molecules (that form the material) are created and bound in such a way that natural living micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi and algae) will consume and break down the molecules. There are chemical and physical degradation processes taking place, both accelerated due to the involvement of living organisms (hence the term biodegradation). How is PLA (Polylactic Acid) made and why is it known as a bioplastic? PLA is an abbreviation of Polylactic Acid. It is different than most thermoplastic polymers in that it is derived from renewable plant-based resources like corn starch or sugar cane. CPLA is Crystalised PLA, and has simply been made to be more rigid so that PLA can be used for more purposes (like a coffee cup lid). PLA products can be produced from existing manufacturing equipment (those designed and originally used for petrochemical industry plastics). This makes it relatively cost-efficient to produce. Accordingly, PLA has the second largest production volume of any bioplastic (the most common typically cited as thermoplastic starch). Plastics that are derived from organic matter (e.g. PLA) are known as bioplastics. Are Green Choice products food safe? Yes, our products can be trusted, they have earned the required levels of food safety certification. All products have passed SGS EU 10/2011 and EN /9/14:2002 food safety testing methodology (tolerance to high temperatures and fatty substances, and absence of heavy metals). It has been approved for use in manufacture of disposable products as the temperatures of any hot drinks or food have to be safe for humans, in order to avoid scalding. We would not recommend using any PLA-lined Green Choice products in a microwave as the high temperatures may separate the PLA lining. All our products are free of petroleum-based plastics and all inks are food-dyes. Get more FAQs by visiting our Green Choice website: 31

37 FAQs Do Green Choice products break down and become compost? This depends on the composting environment. All Green Choice products containing PLA comply with EN ( ) standards and AVI/ OK 1 testing for "OK COMPOST" confirmation. So if the Local Council Authority manages the collection of organic waste and deposits it in an approved Commercial Composting Facility, then yes they will be converted into compost. Compostable products are made of organic matter, so they contain natural molecules that will naturally biodegrade. This is because bacterial microbes are attracted to natural molecules as a food source. When they do consume these molecules, the residue is still natural matter and therefore less damaging to our environment. A compostable material is naturally biodegradable and the residue does not harm the ecosystem (plant matter returning to the soils as plant matter). PLA (Polylactic Acid) is made from corn starch or sugar cane (biomass products), and these natural molecules will biodegrade. Do compostables create methane if sent to a landfill? This depends on the landfill conditions. Effective landfill management requires the waste to be stored as solids or else the landfill will collapse, so the correct sealing of landfills is key to this. Keeping moisture, air and microbes out of a landfill is a challenge. If air is present, and the temperatures and moisture levels are right, natural waste in a landfill is likely to be consumed by microbes, and this includes PLA. As part of this natural consumption process, methane will be produced and this will increase if more air is added. This is normal, it is the decomposition process at work. Scientific tests have concluded that extremely low levels of methane are generated during the digestion of PLA molecules. Methane released to the atmosphere adds to the natural generation of methane, as we need methane in our atmosphere to form clouds and produce water. However, an excess of methane is not good as this raises global temperatures. Can Green Choice products be placed in home composting systems? Yes, but we do not recommend this. Our products are not designed to compost in home systems. While they will not create any toxicity problems, it is unlikely that a home system will generate enough heat and air movement to break the products down into compost. Thinner and softer products, like coffee cups and card containers will break down faster than denser and stiffer products, such as cutlery, clear cups and coffee cup lids. Why do PLA products have recycling symbols 7 and 00? In New Zealand we class all other plastics as class '7'. This class includes a number of petroleum-based plastics that are not considered mainstream, and they are bundled into this one recycling class. The problem with placing PLA in this mix is that PLA is not petroleum-based and recyclers do not want it bundled. Yet PLA is still seen as an other plastic so it is classed as '7'. Using '00' is essentially stating that PLA is not petroleum-based so a separate class should be used. In some parts of the world, PLA is used for making many different products that will not be contaminated with food waste (3D printers for example use PLA). In these instances, PLA can be, and sometimes is, recycled and not turned into compost. 32

38 Our Products are perfect Index for specific industries Bamboo Fibre Containers 11 Bamboo Fibre Tableware 3 Burger Box Kraft PLA 17 Chip Scoop Box Kraft PLA 19 Clear Cold Serve Cup Lids PLA 27 Clear Cold Serve Cups PLA 27 Dessert Tub White PLA 19 Double Wall Cups PLA 23 Drinking Cup Lids CPLA 25 Ripple Wall Cups PLA 25 Sandwich Box Kraft PLA 17 Single Wall Cup Sleeves 25 Single Wall Cups PLA 23 Sugar Cane Containers 13 Sugar Cane Cups 29 Sugar Cane Tableware 5 Take Away Box Kraft PLA 15 White Cutlery CPLA 7 33

39 Buying Green Choice Products is Easy Visit to find how we can help you further and where you can buy products from your local distributor. Our local councils can help you seek composting services in your area. Our Help Desk provides useful information and is designed to answer your questions. You can also download an electronic pdf version of this brochure on the downloads section of our Help Desk. Check the rear of this brochure to see if your local reseller has added contact details. If you need help finding a local reseller please call us on

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