Name

Bygreen

Legal name

Bygreen

Website

https://bygreen.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eco-friendly foodservice disposables and tableware wholesale distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Disposable Tableware (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRAJAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foodservice Disposables (cups, plates, bowls, trays, clamshells) (IMAMAHAI), Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM)

Keywords

• Eco-friendly tableware wholesale
• Paper straws distribution
• Wooden cutlery supply
• Foodservice disposables
• Sustainable hospitality supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Coalstoun Lakes

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Distribution of Eco-Friendly Products: Bygreen generates revenue by importing and wholesaling eco-friendly disposable and reusable products (paper straws, wooden cutlery, palm leaf tableware, barware, skewers, coffee accessories, reusable cups and bottles, craft items) to distributors and stockists across Australia. Products are sold in bulk cartons and units at wholesale pricing, with RRP shown on the consumer-facing storefront.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bygreen imports and wholesales eco-friendly, FSC-certified single-use and reusable food-service products — paper straws (Eco Straws 3-ply and Strong Straws 5-ply), wooden cutlery, bamboo skewers, palm leaf tableware, barware, reusable cups/bottles/straws, and craft items — to wholesale distributors and stockists across Australia, with low-MOQ custom print and branding services handled directly.

Product overview

Bygreen is a wholesale distribution platform and Australia's leading importer of eco-friendly products, operating primarily as a B2B supplier serving distribution partners nationwide. The product portfolio centers on two core paper straw brands: Eco Straws (3-ply economy, since 2015) and Strong Straws (5-ply premium, launched 2023, lasting 4+ hours). The range extends across wooden cutlery (One Tree brand), palm leaf tableware, bamboo skewers, catering products (pine boats, cones, cups), barware (Wobbly Boot brand), coffee accessories (Ecostix/StixToGo/Go Green brands), and reusable items (Go Green brand including cups, bottles, straws). Bonza craft products round out the offering. All products emphasize FSC certification, PFAS-free materials, and compostability. The platform targets food service, education, and medical sectors with custom printing services available for branded products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eco Straws: Original brand of 3-ply economy paper straws, bio degradable, home compostable, and proven free from harmful PFAS chemicals. Launched in 2015.
• Strong Straws
• One Tree
• Go Green
• Wobbly Boot Barware
• StixToGo
• Bonza Craft

Products and services

• Eco Straws (3-Ply Paper Straws) Original 3-ply economy paper straw brand made from food-grade FSC-certified paper, biodegradable, home compostable, wax-free with 0.6% food-grade glue, and proven free from PFAS chemicals. Available in cocktail, cocktail slim, regular, regular slim and jumbo sizes; for foodservice and hospitality buyers supplied via Australian wholesale distributors.
• Strong Straws (5-Ply Paper Straws) Premium 5-ply high-quality paper straws that stay strong for over 4 hours in drinks; PFAS-free, gluten-free, vegan, and home compostable. Range includes cocktail straws, jumbo straws, bubble tea straws, super smoothie straws, and spoon straws for slushies and slurpees; for foodservice operators seeking durable, regulation-compliant straws.
• Reusable Metal Straws Reusable stainless steel straws made from high-quality food-grade stainless steel, designed for long-term use and easy cleaning; available in packs and kits for hospitality and consumer buyers.
• Straw Dispensers Stainless steel straw dispensers designed for easy access and hygienic storage of 3-ply Eco Straws and 5-ply Strong Straws, including regular, jumbo, super smoothie, lift-top, and dual dispenser variants for foodservice counters.
• One Tree Wooden Cutlery One Tree range of FSC-certified wooden cutlery made from responsibly sourced timber and bamboo, including forks, spoons, knives, sporks, teaspoons, and paper-wrapped cutlery sets; safe for marine life and landfill-free, intended for hospitality and foodservice customers.
• Palm Leaf Tableware (One Tree) Sustainable tableware made from biodegradable Areca palm leaves, including dip bowls, bowls, plates, platters, and trays; heat-resistant and suitable for both hot and cold foods in catering and event service.
• One Tree Catering Products FSC-certified bamboo and birchwood catering tools including pine boats, pine cones, pine cups, toothpicks, bamboo tongs, and steak markers/flags; designed for large events to prevent cross-contamination in foodservice.
• One Tree Bamboo Skewers Responsibly sourced bamboo skewers from FSC-certified forests, including knotted skewers, paddle skewers, straight skewers, and carnival range items for grilling and food presentation in food-service and catering.
• Wobbly Boot Barware Barware collection including cocktail picks (beaded, knotted, ring, heart shapes), parasols, swizzle stirrers, shot glasses, and drink coasters made from FSC-certified bamboo and plantation birch timber; intended for eco-friendly bar service.
• Coffee Accessories (Ecostix, StixToGo, Go Green) Eco-friendly coffee accessories including wooden coffee stirrers (6mm and 9mm widths), coffee stoppers, reusable coffee cups (220ml, 380ml, 510ml), and drinks carriers under the Ecostix, StixToGo, and Go Green brands.
• Go Green Reusables Go Green range of reusable stainless steel cups, bottles, and straws with double-wall insulation to keep drinks hot or cold; also includes coconut bowls and reusable drink trays, intended to reduce single-use waste.
• Bonza Craft Products Eco-friendly craft products including wooden match sticks, paddle pop sticks, wooden pegs, wooden spools, and construction kits made from FSC-certified wood for schools, educators, and hobbyists.
• Custom Print and Branding Services In-house custom printing and graphic design on eco-friendly products including branded straws, reusable cups and bottles, coasters, steak markers, chopsticks, paddle pop sticks, and paddle skewers; MOQs as low as 48 units for single-colour print on cups/bottles, ~30 cartons for custom-printed straws, and 1,000 units for custom printed coasters; mix-and-match within the same ink colour/logo size permitted on cup/bottle orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Strong Straws stay intact for over 4 hours in a drink, reducing waste and improving consumer experience compared to standard paper straws
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Duni GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Bygreen was acquired by Swedish company Duni Group in 2025 as part of a trio of acquisitions (Poppies, LinePack, and ByGreen). Duni Group is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging and tableware, reporting full-year 2025 net sales of SEK 7,685 million. The acquisition of Bygreen extended Duni Group's presence in the Australian market and its eco-friendly product portfolio. Bygreen drove growth at constant exchange rates for Duni Group in 2025.
• Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation / SIP WeekminorOthers · 1 January 2023Bygreen sponsors SIP Week, an annual fundraising campaign by the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation that raises funds for research to cure paralysis. Bygreen provides reusable and branded straws to fundraisers and supports the campaign financially. The company has supported the foundation since 2015. Bygreen's sponsorship helps people with high-level spinal cord injuries who cannot hold cups and need straws to drink independently.
• Eidsvold Eagles RLFC (Rugby League Football Club)minorOthers · 1 January 2023Bygreen is the 2023/2024 Major Sponsor of the Eidsvold Eagles Rugby League Football Club. The club, based in the town where founder Mick Krause grew up, was rebuilding after five years without a team. This sponsorship aligns with Bygreen's community investment values.
• Planet ArkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Bygreen is a member of the Planet Ark Closed Loop Programme, an initiative that provides ethical disposal solutions for printer cartridges and other materials. Bygreen disposed of 229 printer cartridges through this programme in 2023, keeping them out of landfill. Planet Ark partnership supports Bygreen's circular economy and sustainability commitments.
• Brettacorp Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023As part of its Guardians of Green initiative, Bygreen pledged to donate 1% of profits from its wooden cutlery range to Brettacorp — an organisation focused on planting new forests. In June 2023, Bygreen contributed $2,380 to Brettacorp. This partnership directly links Bygreen's product sales to forest regeneration, aligning commercial activity with environmental impact.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Huhtamaki: Huhtamaki is a global foodservice and consumer packaging incumbent with paper straws, cups and tableware in its portfolio. A broad incumbent competitor overlapping with Bygreen in paper-based foodservice disposables, but operating at much larger scale across multiple categories.
• Sabert Corporation: Sabert manufactures sustainable foodservice packaging including compostable cutlery, bowls and clamshells. A broad incumbent competing with Bygreen in the eco-friendly disposable tableware category with stronger North American distribution.
• Duni Group: Duni Group is the parent company of Bygreen and a leading European provider of sustainable tableware and packaging. Comparable as both a corporate parent and a broad incumbent in the same eco-friendly foodservice disposables category.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Pactiv Evergreen is a large North American foodservice packaging manufacturer with cups, lids, containers and tableware. A broad incumbent overlap with Bygreen's disposable foodservice range, though Bygreen focuses on eco-friendly alternatives.

Direct peers

• BioPak: BioPak is a leading Australian supplier of compostable, plant-based foodservice packaging including straws, cutlery and tableware. Direct competitor to Bygreen in the Australian hospitality and food-service channel with overlapping PFAS-free and FSC-certified ranges.
• Eco-Products (Novolex): Eco-Products, a Novolex brand, supplies plant-based, PFAS-free foodservice disposables including straws, cutlery and tableware across North America. Directly comparable to Bygreen's eco-friendly disposable product line and competing on similar sustainability credentials.
• Greenmark Group (Paclite): Greenmark / Paclite supplies compostable and recycled-content foodservice packaging into the Australian market. A direct competitor to Bygreen with overlapping product categories (cups, cutlery, bags) and a comparable sustainability-focused positioning.
• Vegware: Vegware manufactures and distributes plant-based, compostable foodservice disposables globally. Closely comparable to Bygreen's Eco Straws and One Tree ranges, with overlapping hospitality and education channel focus.
• Detpak (Detmold Group): Detmold Group's Detpak division supplies paper-based foodservice packaging (cups, bags, straws, clamshells) into Australian quick-service restaurants and hospitality. A direct competitor to Bygreen with much larger scale and global QSR contracts.

Emerging players

• World Centric: World Centric supplies plant-based, compostable foodservice disposables (cutlery, straws, plates) to distributors globally. An emerging specialist peer to Bygreen with overlapping eco-friendly disposable product lines and certifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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