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Tableware
You can trust the Green Choice brand.
The Green Choice range consists of the most popular types and sizes of takeaway food and drink containers and utensils. Our products can be trusted, they have earned the required levels
of managed forestry, compostability and food safety certification. All pulp used in paper and kraft manufacture is derived from well managed forests and complies with relevant sustainable forest standards. All PLA products comply with EN 13432 (09-2000) standards and AVI/OK 1 testing for "OK COMPOST" confirmation. All products passed SGS EU 10/2011 and EN 1186-1/9/14:2002 food safety testing methodology (tolerance to high temperatures and fatty substances, and absence of heavy metals). All our products are free of petroleum-based plastics and all inks and glues are food or water based. 
We do not use petroleum-based plastics.
Choosing the right type of disposable container can be confusing, especially if a plastic liner has been added to the inside to keep it waterproof. Some products lined with plastic in NZ are
labelled as biodegradable. This simply means that the normal rate of degradation will increase due to bacteria "being encouraged" to eat away at the plastic polymers and make them break down faster. This is fine if the polymers are food-based, like PLA (Polylactic Acid), because the remaining residue will be food matter. But, if the polymers are petrochemical-based (usually PE - Polyethylene) then the residue is still a petro-chemical and the biodegradation has actually speeded up the decay of the unwanted residues and made it easier for these to leach into our soils and waterways. We encourage New Zealanders to avoid purchasing products labelled as biodegradable but are not classed as compostable. 
Green Choice: a New Zealand Brand
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Only plant-based materials are used.
Our products are plant-based, it may help to picture what happens to an apple when left to decay. Left indoors with no control (changes to temperature, humidity, air
movement and the likely existence of bacteria), the apple may only stay edible for up to a week. It will start to rot and will eventually decay. Left outdoors with no control (exposure to the elements, bacteria and animals), the apple may not last a couple of days. It will decay and likely be completely eaten by insects and microbes until nothing is left. If the apple is deposited in a landfill, the apple will eventually decay into food matter. It may not become suitable as compost because the right temperature, humidity, air movement and bacteria conditions may not exist. Nevertheless, it remains as decayed food matter and will not harm our ecosystem. This is what happens to Green Choice products in a landfill. If the apple was placed in a controlled composting bin (correct temperature, humidity, air movement and bacteria), then the apple will decay and eventually become compost (which means the residue will be suitable for adding to the soil and to nourish plants). This is what happens to Green Choice products in a commercial composting facility. 
Plant-based materials are eco-friendly.
Our waterways are swimming with petroleum-based plastics that take thousands of years to breakdown. Even when the particles are at their
molecular level, these are still ingested by the lowest members of the food chain, and these are then eaten by the largest members upwards (which eventually ends at human consumption). Our landfills are full of petroleum-based plastics as unfortunately most of the discarded plastics are contaminated with fatty food waste, and/or sealed in unopened black bin bags, and recyclers do not recycle them. These plastics take thousands of years to breakdown and they can leach petrochemical residues into our underground waterways. Plant-based products, such as corn-starch based PLA, are better options as these safely decay as nature intended. 
Green Choice: a New Zealand Brand
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Green Choice is a sustainable brand, from manufacture to promotion.
Supplier Credentials Checklist
All Green Choice product manufacturers have successfully participated in UniPak's sustainability assessment. The information supplied has proven to be very useful and insightful:
we have a clearer understanding of how products are made
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how energy and water is sourced and how much is used
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where raw materials are sourced•how waste is managed•how quality and environmental factors are controlled
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how emissions and discharges are managed•how employment standards are managed•how procurement is management and•we have an appreciation of how much focus is being placed on sustainable business practice.
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Many Green Choice product suppliers are meeting our requirements, some are exceeding, and some are below. This feedback is helping our product suppliers enhance their operations moving forward. A full report has been produced for our reference and future assessments will be completed to measure progress. 
Online Brochure Production
This brochure has been designed to display only our current product range within a product category. This means products no longer stocked have been removed and new products have been added.
This online version ensures that the brochure is always up to date for customer reference. You can save this brochure as a PDF and also print it out for ready reference. You can also save or print individual pages using your printer settings.
By operating this automatic online brochure system we hope that fewer trees are made into paper, fewer resources are used in production and delivery (inks, electricity, water and fuel) and less waste is generated (redundant brochures end up as waste if not recycled properly).
If you would like to receive a pre-printed brochure that includes all Green Choice products, within all product categories, then please call our freephone number and we can assist. Please note that these versions are limited and not designed for broad distribution. They are not updated on a regular basis and we cannot guarantee that all products listed will be available. 
Sustainable Product Management
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Tableware
Our Bamboo and Sugar Cane plates and bowls, and our CPLA cutlery, are all perfect for disposal as food-contaminated plates will safely break
down in landfills or become compost in commercial composting facilities. For more technical information please visit the FAQs section
on our Help Desk.
Each product on this website has a link to Product Brochure downloads. These links ensure all current products on the website are collated into
a PDF for you. This ensures you do not see any redundant products and you also see our latest new products. You can download and print (if
needed) our current Green Choice Tableware Product Brochure.
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Bamboo Plates CPLA Cutlery Kraft Napkins Sugar Cane Plates
Wooden Cutlery Wooden Stirrer Sticks
Tableware
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Bamboo Plates
Bamboo is a natural fibre, which means these plates can degrade naturally and safely (and compost in the correct conditions). A non-toxic food grade chemical is added to improve resistance to hot oil and water. These are suitable for microwaving and refrigerating.
Tableware Bamboo Plates
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Green Choice Bamboo Dinner Plate 225mm (9")
Green Choice Bamboo Side Plate 171mm (7")
Bamboo Plates
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Green Choice Bamboo Dinner Plate 225mm (9")
Item Code 1500/501
Our Green Choice bamboo plates are made from compressed unbleached bamboo pulp. This product does not have a PLA liner. Due to the unbleached process, there can be slight colour variations to this range. These are natural products and will degrade naturally, so are friendly to the environment when discarded. All our bamboo products meet FDA specifications for use in food applications. They are suitable for microwave use and refrigeration and can contain hot liquids and oils. Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
225 Dia/9"
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
4 125 500
Tableware Bamboo Plates
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Green Choice Bamboo Side Plate 171mm (7")
Item Code 1500/500
Our Green Choice bamboo plates are made from compressed unbleached bamboo pulp. This product does not have a PLA liner. Due to the unbleached process, there can be slight colour variations to this range. These are natural products and will degrade naturally, so are friendly to the environment when discarded. All our bamboo products meet FDA specifications for use in food applications. They are suitable for microwave use and refrigeration and can contain hot liquids and oils. Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
171 Dia/7"
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
8 125 1000
Tableware Bamboo Plates
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CPLA Cutlery
Our cutlery range is designed to provide strength, while still feeling nice to hold. The range has earned the required levels of food safety and compostability certification. Our products do not contain petroleum-based plastics. We only use plant-based plastic in our materials.
Tableware CPLA Cutlery
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Green Choice CPLA Fork White
Green Choice CPLA Knife White
Green Choice CPLA Spoon White
CPLA Cutlery
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Green Choice CPLA Fork White
Item Code 1500/450
Our white CPLA cutlery is very popular in NZ markets. The forks are well constructed and stylish. They are made of CPLA, a plant-based plastic, and not a petroleum-based plastic. As food contamination is not a problem, used cutlery can be sent to a landfill (to eventually breakdown into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
165L
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
20 50 1000
Tableware CPLA Cutlery
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Green Choice CPLA Knife White
Item Code 1500/451
Our white CPLA cutlery is very popular in NZ markets. The knives are well constructed and stylish. They are made of CPLA, a plant-based plastic, and not a petroleum-based plastic. As food contamination is not a problem, used cutlery can be sent to a landfill (to eventually breakdown into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
165L
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
20 50 1000
Tableware CPLA Cutlery
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Green Choice CPLA Spoon White
Item Code 1500/452
Our white CPLA cutlery is very popular in NZ markets. The spoons are well constructed and stylish. They are made of CPLA, a plant-based plastic, and not a petroleum-based plastic. As food contamination is not a problem, used cutlery can be sent to a landfill (to eventually breakdown into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
165L
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
20 50 1000
Tableware CPLA Cutlery
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Kraft Napkins
Green Choice provides a good all-round unbleached natural kraft napkin, for use in hospitality & food service departments. Plant based ink is used and compostable when sent to a commercial composting centre.Can be sent to landfill and will break down into plant matter.
Tableware Kraft Napkins
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Green Choice Kraft Napkin ¼ Fold - 1 Ply
Kraft Napkins
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Green Choice Kraft Napkin ¼ Fold - 1 Ply
Item Code 1500/800
A good all-round unbleached natural kraft napkin, used in hospitality & food service departments. Plant based ink, 300x 300mm, single ply, quarter fold. Compostable when sent to a commercial composting centre. Can be sent to landfill and will break down into plant matter.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
300 x 300
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
6 500 3000
Tableware Kraft Napkins
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Sugar Cane Plates
Sugar Cane is a natural fibre, which means these plates can degrade naturally and safely (and compost in the correct conditions). A non-toxic food grade chemical is added to improve resistance to hot oil and water. These are suitable for microwaving and refrigerating.
Tableware Sugar Cane Plates
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Green Choice Sugar Cane 3 Compartment Plate
260mm (10")
Green Choice Sugar Cane Bowl 180mm (7”)
Green Choice Sugar Cane Dinner Plate 230mm (9")
Green Choice Sugar Cane Dinner Plate 260mm (10")
Green Choice Sugar Cane Side Plate 180mm (7")
Sugar Cane Plates
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Green Choice Sugar Cane 3 Compartment Plate 260mm (10")
Item Code 1500/103
Our Compostable Plates are friendly to the environment when discarded. This tableware is made from a natural plant fibre that comes from sugar cane. This product does not have a PLA liner. A food grade chemical is added and the end result is a product that is oil proof and water resistant, and fit for microwave use and refrigeration. This is a non-toxic and healthy material which degrades naturally. Manufactured under ISO9001 regulations, these products meet FDA specifications for use in food applications. Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
260 Dia
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
10 50 500
Tableware Sugar Cane Plates
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Green Choice Sugar Cane Bowl 180mm (7”)
Item Code 1500/104
Our Compostable Plates are friendly to the environment when discarded. This tableware is made from a natural plant fibre that comes from sugar cane. This product does not have a PLA liner. A food grade chemical is added and the end result is a product with the following characteristics: 120`C oil proof and 100`C water resistance. Fit for microwave use and refrigeration. Non-toxic and healthy substance. Degrades naturally. Manufactured under ISO9001 regulations. Product meets FDA specifications for use in food applications. Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
180 Dia
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
10 50 500
Tableware Sugar Cane Plates
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Green Choice Sugar Cane Dinner Plate 230mm (9")
Item Code 1500/101
Our Compostable Plates are friendly to the environment when discarded. This tableware is made from a natural plant fibre that comes from sugar cane. This product does not have a PLA liner. A food grade chemical is added and the end result is a product that is oil proof and water resistant, and fit for microwave use and refrigeration. This is a non-toxic and healthy material which degrades naturally. Manufactured under ISO9001 regulations, these products meet FDA specifications for use in food applications. Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
230 Dia
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
10 50 500
Tableware Sugar Cane Plates
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Green Choice Sugar Cane Dinner Plate 260mm (10")
Item Code 1500/102
Our Compostable Plates are friendly to the environment when discarded. This tableware is made from a natural plant fibre that comes from sugar cane. This product does not have a PLA liner. A food grade chemical is added and the end result is a product that is oil proof and water resistant, and fit for microwave use and refrigeration. This is a non-toxic and healthy material which degrades naturally. Manufactured under ISO9001 regulations, these products meet FDA specifications for use in food applications. Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
260 Dia
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
10 50 500
Tableware Sugar Cane Plates
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Green Choice Sugar Cane Side Plate 180mm (7")
Item Code 1500/100
Our Compostable Plates are friendly to the environment when discarded. This tableware is made from a natural plant fibre that comes from sugar cane. This product does not have a PLA liner. A food grade chemical is added and the end result is a product that is oil proof and water resistant, and fit for microwave use and refrigeration. This is a non-toxic and healthy material which degrades naturally. Manufactured under ISO9001 regulations, these products meet FDA specifications for use in food applications. Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
180 Dia
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
10 50 500
Tableware Sugar Cane Plates
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Wooden Cutlery
Our stylish wooden cutlery is made from a dense type of sustainable wood that is designed to provide a smooth feel when being used for eating. They look great and feel superb, the finish will impress you.
Tableware Wooden Cutlery
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Green Choice Wooden Fork Green Choice Wooden Knife
Green Choice Wooden Knife
Green Choice Wooden Spoon
Green Choice Wooden Spoon
Green Choice Wooden Teaspoon
Wooden Cutlery
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Green Choice Wooden Fork
Item Code 1500/470
Our wooden cutlery is made from a dense type of sustainable wood that is designed to provide a smooth feel when being used for eating. As food contamination is not a problem, used cutlery can be sent to a landfill (to eventually breakdown into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
160L
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
10 100 1000
Tableware Wooden Cutlery
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Green Choice Wooden Knife
Item Code 1500/461
Our wooden cutlery is made from a dense type of sustainable wood that is designed to provide a smooth feel when being used for eating. As food contamination is not a problem, used cutlery can be sent to a landfill (to eventually breakdown into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
160L
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
4 250 1000
Tableware Wooden Cutlery
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Green Choice Wooden Knife
Item Code 1500/471
Our wooden cutlery is made from a dense type of sustainable wood that is designed to provide a smooth feel when being used for eating. As food contamination is not a problem, used cutlery can be sent to a landfill (to eventually breakdown into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
160L
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
10 100 1000
Tableware Wooden Cutlery
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Green Choice Wooden Spoon
Item Code 1500/462
Our wooden cutlery is made from a dense type of sustainable wood that is designed to provide a smooth feel when being used for eating. As food contamination is not a problem, used cutlery can be sent to a landfill (to eventually breakdown into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
160L
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
4 250 1000
Tableware Wooden Cutlery
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Green Choice Wooden Spoon
Item Code 1500/472
Our wooden cutlery is made from a dense type of sustainable wood that is designed to provide a smooth feel when being used for eating. As food contamination is not a problem, used cutlery can be sent to a landfill (to eventually breakdown into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
160L
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
10 100 1000
Tableware Wooden Cutlery
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Green Choice Wooden Teaspoon
Item Code 1500/473
Our wooden cutlery is made from a dense type of sustainable wood that is designed to provide a smooth feel when being used for eating. As food contamination is not a problem, used cutlery can be sent to a landfill (to eventually breakdown into plant matter) or sent to a commercial composting centre (for conversion into compost). Check out our Help Desk to find out if your local council has commercial composting facilities nearby.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
110L
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
10 100 1000
Tableware Wooden Cutlery
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Wooden Stirrer Sticks
Green Choice wooden stirring sticks are essential in any place where you have do-it-yourself beverages that are designed to be mixed by guests and customers.
Tableware Wooden Stirrer Sticks
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Green Choice Wooden Stirrer Sticks
Wooden Stirrer Sticks
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Green Choice Wooden Stirrer Sticks
Item Code 1500/430
Our wooden stirrer stick is 114mm long, ideal for stirring your beverages.
Size
(mm unless shown different)
114L x 10W
Inners Quantity Per Inner Full Carton Quantity
10 1,000 10,000
Tableware Wooden Stirrer Sticks
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