Because We Care

What Because We Care does

Because We Care is a privately-held Australian manufacturer of plant-based compostable packaging and personal protective equipment, operating through Because We Care Pty Ltd with headquarters at 57 Barclay Road, Derrimut, Victoria. The company produces a comprehensive product portfolio including bin liners, doggy bags, produce bags, garment bags, courier satchels, gardening bags, disposable compostable gloves, and super absorbent soil, all manufactured from renewable materials such as corn starch, tapioca starch, PLA (polylactic acid), and PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate). Its technology uses certified KF90 and BF90 resin grades and holds world-leading certifications including AS4736-2006 (industrial compostability — first company in the world) and AS5810-2010 (home compostability — one of the first in Australasia), alongside EN13432, ASTM D6400, and OK Biobased four-star certification.

The business operates a hybrid commercial model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce through its website (becausewecare.com.au) with B2B sales-led distribution targeting retail, food service, healthcare, e-commerce logistics, and landscaping verticals. Manufacturing is conducted across a hybrid footprint: an Australian facility in Derrimut (VIC) serves local customers with reduced carbon footprint, while two ISO 9001-2015, ISO 14001-2015, and OHSAS 18001-2007 certified facilities in Changchun City (Jilin Province) and Qufu City (Shandong Province), China, support global cost-competitive production. The company sells worldwide and offers OEM/ODM services including custom branding, sizing, and resin supply to other businesses, with minimum order quantities (e.g., 10,000 pieces for garment bags) and bulk pricing tiers for enterprise customers.

The company is independently owned with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent company, and no public revenue figures. It is described as a market leader in compostable bags and PPE in Australia, validated by the Australasian Bioplastics Association (Seedling Logo and Compost Bin Logo) and verified by the Australian Government National Measurement Institute. Products industrially compost within 90 days and home-compost within 90-180 days, with shelf life of 9-15 months depending on resin grade.

Name

Because We Care

Legal name

Because We Care Pty Ltd

Website

https://becausewecare.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Because We Care is an Australian manufacturer of plant-based compostable bags, packaging, and disposable gloves serving retail, food service, e-commerce, healthcare, and landscaping businesses across Australia and global markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compostable Packaging

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM), Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD), Plastic Trays, Clamshells & Blister Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAE)

Keywords

• Compostable bags
• Biodegradable packaging
• Bioplastic products
• Eco-friendly packaging
• Compostable gloves

Headquarters

HQ city

Derrimut

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compostable Products Sales: Sale of compostable bags and bioplastic products including bin liners, doggy bags, produce bags, retail checkout bags, garment bags, courier satchels, and gardening bags. Products sold in standard and custom configurations with bulk pricing available.
2. Custom/OEM Manufacturing: Custom branded products manufactured to order specifications including size, colour, branding, and material blends. Minimum order quantities apply. OEM and ODM services supported for wholesale and distributor partnerships.
3. Innovative Resin Sales: Innovative resins available to businesses who wish to use them in their own products, enabling B2B material supply relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Because We Care manufactures and sells certified compostable bags and packaging products made from plant-based materials (corn starch, tapioca starch, PLA, and PBAT) including bin liners, doggy bags, produce bags, retail checkout bags, garment bags, courier satchels, and disposable compostable gloves. The company offers a hybrid sales model with direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales alongside B2B wholesale distribution, custom OEM/ODM manufacturing, and licensing of its proprietary bioplastic resins to other businesses.

Product overview

Because We Care is a market leader in compostable bags and personal protective equipment, offering a comprehensive range of plant-based, biodegradable packaging solutions. The product portfolio includes Bin Liners, Doggy Bags, Produce Bags, General/Multi-use Bags, Kitchen and Home products (Drawstring Gardening Bags), Retail Products (Compostable Garment Bags and Eco Retail Checkout Bags), Satchels/Courier Bags in multiple sizes, Disposable Compostable Gloves, and Super Absorbent Soil. All products are manufactured from renewable materials such as corn starch, tapioca starch, PLA, and PBAT, and are certified compostable under Australian, European, and North American standards for home and industrial composting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compostable Bin Liners Compostable bin liners made from corn starch, designed to replace traditional plastic bin liners in home or industrial composting facilities. Sold in standard and bulk configurations for households and commercial kitchens.
• Compostable Doggy Bags Compostable dog waste bags made from plant-based materials for pet owners to collect and dispose of pet waste sustainably. Designed for household use with home compostable certification.
• Compostable Produce Bags Compostable bags for fruits, vegetables, and fresh produce. Made from BF90 or KF90 series resin, certified for home and commercial composting. Available in roll of 500 bags or 4 rolls (2000 bags) with commercial-sized 300-roll quantities.
• Compostable General/Multi-use Bags Compostable shopping and multi-use bags including checkout bags and reusable tote bags made from tapioca starch for retail applications. Suitable for retailers, grocers, and consumers.
• Compostable Garment Bags Compostable garment bags using corn starch resin blend with PLA and PBAT. Features adhesive sealing strip, comparable strength to PE plastic bags, and 9-12 month shelf life. Minimum order quantity: 10,000 pieces with custom logo printing up to 8 colours. Lead time: 15-25 days.
• Compostable Eco Retail Checkout Bags Compostable retail checkout bags for point-of-sale use at retailers, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Made from plant-based materials replacing traditional plastic checkout bags.
• Compostable Satchels/Courier Bags Compostable mailing and courier satchels in small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes for e-commerce shipping and delivery. Available in pack sizes of 20 and 100. Sizes include 225x255mm, 270x390mm, 315x405mm, and 440x510mm at 80um thickness.
• Drawstring Gardening Bags Compostable drawstring gardening bags for collecting garden waste. Suitable for landscaping businesses, gardening stores, and DIY home gardeners requiring sustainable garden waste management solutions.
• Disposable Compostable Gloves Compostable single-use gloves made from PBAT and corn starch, suitable for food handling, catering, hospitality, food prep, dishwashing, cleaning, and food packaging lines. Targets laboratories, cleaning services, healthcare facilities, and food service businesses.
• Super Absorbent Soil Innovative super absorbent soil product line for agricultural and gardening applications. Designed to retain water and improve soil moisture management.
• Custom OEM/ODM Compostable Products Custom branded compostable products manufactured to client specifications including size, colour, branding, and material blends. Full OEM/ODM services including logo printing (up to 8 colours), custom sizing, and private label solutions for brand owners and retailers. Minimum order quantities apply.
• Innovative Bioplastic Resin Supply Proprietary innovative bioplastic resins made available to businesses who wish to use them in their own products. Enables B2B material supply relationships where third parties incorporate Because We Care's certified resins into their own manufacturing processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products compostable in industrial facilities within 90 days
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Australian Government National Measurement InstitutesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduct materials verified regularly by the Australian Government National Measurement Institute, providing third-party validation of compostable material quality and standards compliance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ecoEnclose: US-based sustainable packaging company offering compostable mailers, shipping bags, and courier packaging to e-commerce brands. Direct competitor in the compostable satchel/courier bag segment, with similar B2B sustainability-focused positioning.
• Noissue: Custom compostable packaging supplier targeting e-commerce and retail brands with custom-printed mailers and tissue paper. Comparable in offering custom OEM/ODM compostable packaging solutions to brand owners, with strong DTC and B2B e-commerce distribution.
• Earthpack: US-based custom compostable and eco-friendly packaging supplier for retail and e-commerce businesses. Comparable in custom OEM compostable bag production and wholesale distribution to brands seeking sustainable alternatives.
• Planet Protector Packaging: Australia/New Zealand-based manufacturer of compostable packaging including insulated shippers and courier bags. Compares directly to Because We Care in geographic market (ANZ) and product application (compostable shipping and protective packaging).
• TIPA Compostable Packaging: Israel-based developer of compostable flexible packaging films for food and fashion industries. Directly comparable in targeting compostable alternatives to single-use plastic packaging, with similar resin-blend technology and certified home/industrial compostability.
• BioBag International: Norwegian-founded global manufacturer of compostable bags and bioplastic products, including produce bags, bin liners, and retail bags. Direct competitor to Because We Care with broader geographic reach and similar product-application overlap across food service and retail.

Broad incumbents

• Novamont: Italian bioplastic producer (Mater-Bi resin) supplying compostable bag and packaging manufacturers globally. Comparable as the upstream supplier competing with Because We Care's resin-by-product vertical, and a broad incumbent in the bio-packaging value chain.
• NatureWorks: US-based manufacturer of PLA bioplastic resin used in compostable packaging applications. Relevant as a major incumbent in the same plastics value chain, supplying similar bio-based inputs that Because We Care utilises in its PLA/PBAT/corn-starch blends.

Emerging players

• Good Start Packaging: US-based compostable foodservice packaging supplier (cups, containers, bags). Comparable in targeting food service and hospitality verticals with compostable single-use alternatives, though more focused on foodservice tableware than bags.

Regional players

• GarbaBag: EU-based producer of compostable garbage bags and bin liners. Comparable product set (bin liners, garbage bags) and certified compostability positioning, but operates primarily in European markets rather than competing directly in APAC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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