Budgy Smugglers has upped the ante in embracing a plastic smart choice with their product packaging needs by using Biogone’s revolutionary landfill-biodegradable resealable bags, to house their iconic Budgy Smugglers for their customers locally and internationally. 

Every Budgy Smuggler is packaged in fully branded resealable bags by Biogone, which boasts about landfill-biodegradable technology.  

A little about the landfill-biodegradable technology  

Landfill-biodegradable plastic technology is new to Australia, however is currently being used in 25 countries. The product is made by combining traditional plastic with an organic additive. This makes the plastic: 

  • Reusable or recyclable. 
  • Biodegrade approx. 90+% faster than conventional ziplock plastics.  
  • Biodegradation of plastic produces a humus-like material (organic matter) which is a natural plant fertiliser and a biogas. 
  • Does not fragment to microplastics.  
  • The methane produced from accelerated landfill-biodegradable plastics can be captured within the time frame the landfill is actively managed, rather than being released into the atmosphere over hundreds of years after the landfill has closed and stopped being managed. This captured methane can be used for fuel and energy production.  

According to Alex Linforth, General Smugglettes Manager, Budgy Smugglers chose Biogone plastics because of the technology benefits as they continue to improve their packaging and supply waste. 

“As a small growing business, we were keen to start making some smarter and better steps towards being more environmentally conscious. Using these bags allows us to take one of these steps and to create a more sustainable future where many generations to come will get to enjoy the experience of Smuggler”. 

Dr Ross Headifen, General Manager of Biogone says that until more companies in Australia and overseas increase their commitment to using responsible plastic products, and see policy and legislation changes led by Local and Federal Government, only then we will start to really tackle plastic waste.  

“At Biogone we have been meticulous in our research and technology over the past five years to develop innovative products based on what consumers are demanding or looking for, so they can reduce their waste or environmental impact.” 

“We congratulate Budgy Smugglers for incorporating smart plastic packaging in their flagship product.”