Is T2 Packaging environmentally friendly?Updated 2 months ago

In short, almost all of our packaging is environmentally friendly. We have a recyclable, reusable or compostable solution for everything but our gift wrap stickers, individual tea sachets and our iconic black foils. In some instances, local government recycling programs may support soft plastic recycling, and we recommend reaching out to your local government body for further information. Packaging is a hefty topic and our improvements in this space are ever evolving. As at 2022, this is our detailed progress so far: Compostable Teabags Since June 2021 our tea has come packed in compostable teabags, made from plant-based materials. The bag (including the string) is made from Polylactic Acid (PLA), with a paper tag that's printed with vegetable ink. They are heat sealed, making them glue and staple free. Polylactic Acid is a biodegradable bioplastic made from plant sources (in our case, corn starch). We suggest commercial compositing for these teabags and recommend checking with your local council for options on where and how to do this. Plant-based Polybags Our loose leaf tea is wrapped in plant-based polybags, which are compostable. We recommend checking with your local government's kerb-side green waste pick up service before placing bioplastics in your home compost bins. If you are a home composting connoisseur, you can also pop your poly bags in there! Compostable Shopping Bags Shop in store and your tea treats will be packed in uncoated shopping bags. These can be recycled when you're ready to be rid of them. We have added a small charge to carry bags, you can read more about this here. Greener Gift Wrap With the exception of our stickers (we're working on it), our gift wrap is entirely recyclable. Foils Need Refinement We're still working on our individual tea sachets and signature black refill foils, which aren't made from a compostable material. We are in the process of investigating alternatives. Some local governments provide soft plastic recycling options, which our signature black refill foils may be eligible for. We recommend contacting your local government directly for further information before using these services. For our Australian sippers, the REDcycle scheme is no longer operational. Unfortunately, this means that there is no collection service for our soft plastic packaging available for our customers at the present time. As stated above, we are in the process of investigating alternatives.