BioPak proudly announces that its Aqueous BioCups clinched the 2024 WorldStar Award in the Packaging Materials and Components category.

"The WorldStar Awards showcase how dynamic and technological packaging is globally," expresses Luciana Pellegrino, President of the World Packaging Organisation, adding pride and excitement to the announcement.

Aqueous BioCups, crafted from FSC certified paper responsibly sourced, boast a unique water-based dispersion coating. Applied like paint and absorbed into the paper fibers, this process significantly reduces material usage while maintaining leak and grease-proof benefits, akin to traditional PE plastic coatings. These BioCups are certified home compostable to both Australian (AS5810) and European (NF-T51-800) standards.

"At BioPak, we design sustainable, innovative packaging solutions for the circular economy. Recognition by the World Packaging Organisation and WorldStar Packaging Awards encourages us to think outside the box continually," remarks Gary Smith, CEO of BioPak.

Aqueous BioCups are currently available in single and double-wall variants across various sizes. BioPak plans to transition its entire BioCups range to this new water-based coating technology throughout 2024.

WorldStar celebrates ongoing advancements in packaging design and technology, showcasing excellence globally. In 2024, the event drew 435 entries from 41 countries, with Australia and New Zealand ranking among the top five winning countries.

Pellegrino highlights, "The increasing entries and global reach of WorldStar affirm our industry's commitment to efficiency and new solutions. This global award emphasizes packaging's role in addressing modern life needs and challenges, including sustainability, branding, user experience, and food safety."