How to Compost and Recycle ALL of Our Packaging
Margaret PhamSustainability doesn’t start at the bin, it starts at the design stage. That’s why every piece of our packaging has been created with its end-of-life in mind. From day one, we committed to sending your handmade soap bars in packaging that’s 100% plastic-free and simple to dispose of responsibly.
We know that recycling and waste services vary depending on where you live in Australia. So, we’ve kept things as accessible as possible:
✨ALL of our packaging can go straight into your home compost or kerbside recycling bin.
✨ No need for special drop-off programs. Nothing to landfill. No greenwashing.
What Makes Our Packaging Different?
✔️100% home compostable (worm farm and compost bin friendly)
✔️100% kerbside recyclable
✔️Made from FSC-certified paper sources
✔️Stamped with water-based ink (mailers, brown paper)
✔️Printed with pigment-based ink on 100% recycled paper (labels, wrappers)
✔️Plastic-free, minimalist, and designed to disappear without a trace
✔️Delivered with 100% carbon offset shipping (Greenfleet)
Learn more about our commitment to sustainability on our About page.
How to Dispose of Our Packaging
When your order arrives, you’ll find EVERYTHING it comes with is BOTH compostable and recyclable:
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Padded paper mailer
- Shipping label
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Soap bar wrappers
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Thank You note
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End-of-Life note
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Any brown wrapping paper
✨Simply place them into your home compost or your recycling bin - whichever works best for you!
Image description: A Venn diagram titled “Packaging” showing that The Soap Standard is both 100% home compostable and recyclable. A red arrow points to the centre with the words “The Magic Zone where all our packaging lives!”
Image description: Paper mailer packaging with internal honeycomb paper padding next to a shipping label. The mailer is stamped with The Soap Standard logo - all 100% home compostable AND recyclable.
And of course, our soap bars themselves are designed to be used up completely - no slivers wasted, no hidden packaging, just pure functional soap.
👉 Explore our range of Functional Soap Bars - carefully crafted and slow-cured to bring simplicity and intention to your daily routine.
FAQ
Q: Can I compost The Soap Standard’s packaging at home?
A: Yes! All packaging, including mailers, wrappers, thank you notes, and brown paper, is 100% home compostable and safe for worm farms or compost bins.
Q: Can I put the packaging in my recycling bin?
A: Absolutely! All packaging is kerbside recyclable, so you can place it directly in your local recycling bin without needing special drop-off programs.
Q: Is any of the packaging plastic?
A: No. All of The Soap Standard’s packaging is plastic-free, designed to minimise waste, and leave zero trace behind.
Q: What about the soap bars themselves?
A: Our soap bars are designed to be fully used with no hidden packaging. They’re functional, handmade, and slow-cured, so you can enjoy your soap responsibly from start to finish.
Q: What makes your packaging different from other brands?
A: It’s circular by design: 100% compostable, 100% recyclable, FSC-certified, plastic-free, and delivered with 100% carbon offset shipping.
TL;DR: ALL the packaging in your order from The Soap Standard is 100% home compostable or kerbside recyclable. Zero to landfill. No greenwashing. Just functional soap.