Why is Edible packaging better than home compostable packaging?😋🍃🌱

You may be wondering - why do we need edible-grade products when home-compostable options are already available? Well, the answer is simple. While home-compostable certified products (AS5810) are better than plastics, they still take time to break down (3 to 6 months) and are not all safe for marine life. Uuvipak's edible products not only biodegrade quickly (2-3 weeks) but are also safe for marine life!🐟 🌊🌎🐠  Imagine a world where our everyday products also have a positive impact on the environment. When Uuvipak products come into contact with waterways or lakes, they start to biodegrade immediately, ensuring that our beloved marine life is not harmed in any way. This is unlike other home-compostable products, such as paper cups lined with compostable films, which can actually be harmful when ingested by animals.🥲

The video in this blog was taken in our home-compost bin and we compared Uuvipak products alongside some other home-compost certified products by discarding them at the same time in the same home-compost bin. The Uuvipak products disappeared in 2 weeks and other home-compostable products biodegraded in 12-24 weeks. Did you know that in Australia alone, we use over 4 million single-use cups every day?☕️🍮 Even if we were to switch to home-compostable paper cups, it would still take 3-6 months for them to biodegrade completely. And if we continue to use 4.5 million cups daily, are we really making a significant impact on reducing the problem of single-use plastic cups? Not to mention, the production of paper cups leads to deforestation, which is yet another environmental concern.🥲☘️🌴

The paper-based cups that are marketed as home-compostable have undergone chemical modifications (because paper by itself can’t hold liquids). These modifications raise concerns about potential chemical exposure when hot drinks are consumed from them, leading to unknown health risks as they contain harmful chemicals and thousands of microplastics that can be harmful to our health when consumed. 🥴

With Uuvipak's 100% organic products, you can rest assured that you're not consuming any harmful chemicals or microplastics. Uuvipak's products are made entirely from natural, organic ingredients, making them a healthy option for individuals who come into contact with them. As Uuvipak cups do not contain any chemically modified components, it makes them eligible for local council FOGO bins disposal. In NSW this has become an issue in 2021 and they have already mandated “Nothing else goes in FO or FOGO bins, including home-compostable products (Australian Standard AS 5810-2010)”. Uuvipak products have already been approved from entering these waste streams by local governments in Australia!

Uuvipak's edible packaging can also help reduce food waste. Did you know that globally, around one-third of all food produced is wasted? That's a staggering amount! Also Australia produces almost 3 million tonnes of plastic each year, with only 12% being recycled? Up to 130,000 tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans annually, which is incredibly harmful to our environment even with home-compostable cups. With Uuvipak's innovative products, this problem is solved! With Uuvipak's edible packaging, we can not only reduce food waste but also use marine-friendly products.🐠🐟🐢

So why not join the Uuvipak movement and make a positive impact on the environment while enjoying your favorite products guilt-free? With Uuvipak, you can indulge in delicious treats while knowing that you're doing your part to protect our planet. It's a win-win situation!🙌👐🏻👌🏽