Grounded Packaging is a sustainability-focused packaging solutions provider based in Darlinghurst, Australia. Renowned for its environmental innovation and data-driven approach, Grounded delivers fully customizable, low-impact packaging to clients across a wide range of industries, with a mission to eliminate waste and reduce carbon emissions across the global supply chain.
Core Business
Grounded Packaging operates as a next-generation packaging company that helps brands transition away from conventional plastics and environmentally harmful materials. The company specializes in compostable, recyclable, and reusable packaging solutions, offering everything from product design and prototyping to sustainability reporting and logistics integration.
The business is structured around both packaging supply and technology services, ensuring that clients not only receive eco-conscious packaging but also the data and tools required to measure their environmental impact.
Product and Service Offerings
Grounded offers a diverse catalog of high-performance, sustainable packaging solutions. Its portfolio includes:
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Custom Packaging Products:
- Flexible Packaging: Coffee bags, pouches, rollstock, zipper bags, vacuum pouches
- Rigid & Retail Packaging: Corrugated boxes, trays, thermoforming, cups & lids
- E-commerce Packaging: Mailer bags, poly bags, retail bags
- Supply Chain Films: Lidding films, spout pouches, and transport packaging
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Industry-Specific Packaging:
- Apparel & Fashion
- Coffee and Tea
- E-commerce and Retail
- Fresh Produce and Food Manufacture
- Meat & Dairy
- Pet Food and Personal Care
- Vitamins & Supplements
- Child-Resistant and Home Care Packaging
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Sustainability & Digital Tools:
- Packaging Footprint Calculator – estimates CO₂ and plastic savings
- 3D Prototyping Tool – enables instant packaging design visualisation
- Dieline Generator – creates dielines for custom packaging designs
- Lifecycle Impact Reporting – provides data-backed ESG metrics
- Warehousing and Logistics Support
Specialisation and Core USP
Grounded’s unique selling proposition lies in its end-to-end sustainability model that integrates packaging design, materials science, carbon tracking, and supply chain efficiency. It is one of the few companies offering real-time environmental impact data linked to specific packaging SKUs.
Core advantages include:
- Certified compostable and recyclable materials
- Carbon-neutral logistics options
- Supply chain transparency and traceability
- Technology-integrated packaging lifecycle management
- Custom designs tailored to brand identity and function
Financial Strength
While Grounded Packaging is a privately held enterprise, its partnerships and high-profile clients demonstrate strong financial and operational health. The company has been featured in Forbes, SmartCompany, and The Sydney Morning Herald for its role in advancing sustainable packaging.
It serves a growing list of clients across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Europe, contributing to strong year-on-year revenue growth and increasing market penetration, particularly among D2C and environmentally conscious brands.
Shipment and Export Data
Grounded Packaging supports international fulfillment and logistics services from its operations in Australia and additional warehouses in strategic global locations. While detailed shipment data is private, the company serves customers in:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Australia & New Zealand
Most shipments include high-volume packaging SKUs for industries such as coffee, e-commerce, food manufacturing, and wellness.
Target Market
Grounded Packaging serves a wide range of B2B clients focused on reducing their environmental impact. Its primary target segments include:
- Sustainable food and beverage brands
- Coffee roasters and cafes
- E-commerce retailers
- Nutraceutical and supplement companies
- Pet food and personal care product manufacturers
- Eco-conscious fashion and beauty brands
The company also works with multinational enterprises looking to align their packaging practices with global ESG standards and reduce their Scope 3 emissions.
Capabilities
Grounded Packaging’s operational and technological capabilities include:
- Global sourcing of certified materials including PLA, paper, and mono-material recyclables
- Digital packaging design and prototyping
- End-to-end supply chain integration including warehousing and distribution
- Custom-built carbon accounting tools for packaging impact measurement
- In-house design consultation and compliance support
These capabilities allow Grounded to scale with client demand while maintaining high standards for environmental compliance and product performance.
Certifications and Compliance
Grounded Packaging adheres to international environmental and safety standards, including:
- AS 5810 & EN 13432 compostability certifications
- BPI Certification (US) and TÜV Austria for industrial and home composting
- Recyclable Certification through How2Recycle and Australasian Recycling Label (ARL)
- Carbon offset programs via certified renewable energy and reforestation partners
All materials are sourced from fully audited suppliers and comply with food-safe regulations (FDA and EU food contact standards) where applicable.
Customer Testimonials
Grounded Packaging has garnered praise for its innovative approach and responsiveness:
“Grounded helped us redesign our coffee bags to be both functional and fully compostable. The process was fast and transparent, and the data they provided gave us a clear picture of our footprint.” – Coffee Roaster, Australia
“The dieline generator and footprint calculator made it simple to transition to eco-packaging without compromising our brand image or supply chain.” – E-commerce Startup, USA
Major Achievements
- Developed a world-first packaging footprint calculator to track plastic, carbon, and energy savings
- Successfully transitioned hundreds of brands from plastic to sustainable packaging materials
- Featured in top-tier publications like Forbes, The Sydney Morning Herald, and SmartCompany
- Partnered with impact investors and B2B clients to deliver measurable ESG improvements
- Named as a leading innovator in Australia’s circular economy and packaging design sectors
Grounded Packaging continues to revolutionize sustainable packaging by merging digital technology, material innovation, and lifecycle impact measurement—providing future-ready solutions for brands committed to environmental leadership.
