TikTok drama between Hero Packaging, Aus Post unearths deeper problem with compostable packaging

It all started with TikTok drama.

A couple of weeks ago, Hero Packaging posted a video calling out Australia Post. This was in regards to its Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAS), which recently added a ‘Sustainability Impact Award’ category.

In the video, Hero Packaging co-founder Anaita Sarkar revealed that one of her customers discovered their business wouldn’t have a chance of being considered for this award because it uses compostable packaging.

“Australia Post will not accept the adoption of compostable packaging as a positive form of innovation as compostable packaging items are 2.5 x more impactful to the environment than virgin plastics and are not deemed the most suitable packing type for eCommerce,’ a bolded note at the top of one of the award submission pages read.