Biodegradable Takeaway Containers Sydney: First Order Guide

For a Sydney venue placing its first eco container order, you can cover most of a takeaway menu with four types: a sugarcane clamshell for burgers and mains, a PLA-lined paper noodle box for wet dishes, a sugarcane bowl with a small sugarcane cup for sides and sauces, and a corrugated box for larger meals. Packery sells each one by the carton online, with no minimum order and delivery charged at the metro or regional rate for your delivery address.

Key takeaways

• Start with four container types matched to how your menu is eaten (handheld, wet, sides, large meals) rather than one of everything.
• Choose by material as listed: sugarcane, PLA-lined paper, bamboo fibre with a PLA coating, corrugated board or cardboard.
• Every product page shows the carton price and the price per item, so you can compare options before you commit.
• Delivery: a flat fee by postcode, free over a set order amount (see shipping). No minimum order.
• All orders are prepaid online.

What does "biodegradable takeaway container" actually mean when you order?

"Biodegradable" is a loose label, so the useful question is what each container is made from. In our range, the plant-fibre and paper-based options are sugarcane (bagasse, made from sugarcane fibre), paper with a PLA coating, bamboo fibre with a PLA coating, palm leaves, corrugated board and cardboard.

Ordering by material keeps your expectations accurate: a sugarcane clamshell is made from sugarcane, while a PLA-lined paper noodle box is paper with a PLA coating on it. We describe each product by its material on the product page and leave it at that; we don't attach disposal claims to items that don't carry them in their name.

Which four container types cover most of a Sydney menu?

Most venues can cover their takeaway menu with a clamshell, a noodle box, a bowl-and-cup pair and a larger box. Pick sizes after you've listed your top-selling dishes, not before.

1. Clamshell for burgers, wraps and plated mains. The Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Unbleached Clamshell Hamburger 6" (Carton of 400) is 152x152x80mm, and the larger 9x6x3 Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Unbleached Clamshell (Carton of 200) is 229x152x75mm for a main with sides.

2. Noodle box for stir-fries, rice and saucy dishes. The 8oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 1000) suits smaller serves and the 32oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 500) handles full meals.

3. Bowl and cup for sides, salads and sauces. The 8oz Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Bowl (Carton of 1000) is white sugarcane, and the 2oz Sugarcane Serving Container – Cup Unbleached (Carton of 2000) takes dressings and dipping sauces.

4. Corrugated box for larger meals and boxed lunches. The Corrugated Takeaway Container – Brown Dinner Box Plain (Carton of 150) is 178x160x80mm in brown corrugated board.

If you run catering as well, add the Takeaway Container – Corrugated Catering Box Large (Carton of 100), a 400x250x85mm corrugated box in brown and white.

How do the starter containers compare on price per item?

The table below lists carton quantities and prices exactly as shown on each product page.

Carton sizes differ a lot between items, so compare the price per item, then check that the carton quantity suits your storage space.

Which one should I buy?

Match the container to the dish and the venue, then order one carton of each to start.

• Burger bar or food truck: the Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Unbleached Clamshell Hamburger 6" (Carton of 400) for burgers, plus the Serving Container – Burger Holder Large (Carton of 1000), a 70x110x60mm cardboard holder for eating on the go.
• Asian or rice-based kitchen: the 8oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 1000) for entrée serves and the 32oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box (Carton of 500) for mains.
• Café with salads and sides: the 8oz Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Bowl (Carton of 1000) for sides and the 2oz Sugarcane Serving Container – Cup Unbleached (Carton of 2000) for dressings. For sandwiches, the Takeaway Container – Sandwich Wedge (Carton of 500) is cardboard + PLA in brown and clear.
• Caterer or office-lunch supplier: the Corrugated Takeaway Container – Brown Dinner Box Plain (Carton of 150) for individual meals and the Takeaway Container – Corrugated Catering Box Large (Carton of 100) for shared platters.
• Fish and chips or snack menu: the Corrugated Takeaway Container – Brown Snack Box Large Plain (Carton of 200), 205x106x76mm in brown corrugated board, or the Serving Container – Cardboard Cone Large (Carton of 500) for chips.

You can browse the full range on the takeaway containers page if your menu needs a size not listed here.

Can I add my logo to my first order?

Yes, on selected products. Custom printing with your logo is available on selected products (see custom print). In this starter set, the corrugated dinner box, corrugated snack box, sandwich wedge, burger holders, cardboard cone and catering box are all available with custom print. The sugarcane clamshells, sugarcane bowl, sugarcane cup and the PLA-coated noodle boxes are not.

A practical approach for a first order is to buy plain stock now, see which containers move fastest, then print the one that carries your food out the door most often.

How do I order and get it delivered?

Order online by the carton through quick order or the product pages. No minimum order. Delivery time is 3–5 business days to capital cities, 4–6 business days regional.

All orders are prepaid online. Returns: damaged or faulty items replaced or refunded free; unopened stock cartons can be returned within 7 days of delivery (10% restocking fee, return delivery at your cost). If you're still deciding on materials, our guides to biodegradable takeaway food containers and buying takeaway containers in bulk go into more detail.

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