WA school canteens in 2025 must switch to certified, cost-effective eco-friendly packaging to comply with new plastic bans, meet sustainability goals, and earn community trust.
WA is phasing out plastic produce and barrier bags in stages from 2025, with strict new design standards for compostable alternatives. The changes aim to cut plastic waste while ensuring only compliant, clearly labelled compostable bags remain for wet proteins(unpackaged meat, seafood, dairy.
The WA plastics ban exemption for hot soupy or liquid takeaway food containers has been extended from 31 August 2025 to 31 August 2026, giving businesses more time to transition to eco-friendly alternatives, though compliance is still strongly encouraged.
This guide explores Perth’s packaging suppliers and highlights how Ward Packaging leads the way with sustainable, HACCP-compliant food packaging solutions tailored to Western Australia’s plastics ban and local business needs.
In this Unwrapped video courtesy of BioPak with their Creative Director, Lala is talking about their FSC & industrially compostable paper cold cups so that you can put the planet first and stay ahead of the plastic bans in your state.
This past weekend, Ward Packaging had the honour of celebrating a special milestone, our 40th anniversary.
Here's to the man who started it all back in 1982, Norm Ward. Above is a photo of him, next to a photo of our first ever delivery van!
Whilst we believe this is a commendable endorsement; as a forward-thinking continent with one of the largest coastlines in the world, why not now?
It’s a circular economy solution that’s completely natural. Think of it as nature’s way of recycling.