WA Compliant Tray design has become a top priority for food manufacturers and packaging suppliers across Australia. As Western Australia tightens its environmental laws and expands its plastic phase-out, businesses are under pressure to replace banned materials without disrupting their operations or product appearance.
At Carewell Group, we specialise in custom tray replication—taking your existing design and reproducing it using approved, sustainable, and compliant materials. From food service trays to retail-ready packaging, we help brands future-proof their packaging lines to meet the strict requirements set by the WA Plastics Ban, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), and EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) frameworks.
Our process ensures your product retains its form, function, and performance—just built smarter and greener.
At Carewell Group Pty Ltd we serve as a trusted WA-compliant tray supplier, ensuring every packaging tray meets the evolving requirements of Western Australia’s regulatory environment. Whether you’re sourcing durable food-service trays, reusable transit containers, or bulk packaging solutions, our tray range aligns with high-visibility workwear and industrial safety gear such as our Safety Vests collection that support safe operations in manufacturing or distribution settings. And if sustainability is on your radar, explore our Sustainable Packaging Solution page to see how we blend compliance, performance and eco-friendly materials.
Why WA Compliance Matters for Packaging
Western Australia has emerged as a leader in Australia’s packaging reform movement. The WA Plastic Ban 2025 Roadmap outlines a phased elimination of problematic and single-use plastics, including:
- Expanded polystyrene (EPS) food containers
- PVC packaging
- Multi-material trays that can’t be separated for recycling
- Non-compostable bioplastics
For brands that rely on durable, temperature-resistant trays—such as ready-meal providers, caterers, and logistics companies—these changes can feel daunting. But non-compliance isn’t an option. From eco-modulated fees under national EPR schemes to state-level restrictions on retail packaging, the financial and reputational stakes are growing.
The good news? WA-compliant alternatives like rPET, CPET, and sugarcane bagasse now deliver the same performance as legacy plastics—without the regulatory risk.
Carewell’s Expertise: Replicating Without Compromise
At Carewell Group, our packaging engineers specialise in matching your existing packaging design—down to the millimetre—while upgrading the material to an eco-compliant version.
We work closely with manufacturers to ensure that every tray we produce is:
- Compliant with WA and Federal Regulations
All materials are evaluated against the PREP Design Tool and ARL labelling standards to ensure recyclability and clear consumer disposal guidance. - Performance-Tested for Real Conditions
Our trays undergo barrier testing, heat resistance analysis, and impact simulations to guarantee that they perform as effectively as your current packaging. - Visually Consistent with Your Brand
Your packaging is a brand statement. We replicate clarity, gloss, texture, and compartment design—preserving your established look and shelf appeal. - Optimised for Cost and Circularity
Sustainable doesn’t have to mean expensive. Through eco-modulated design, we help lower your total lifecycle costs while enhancing recyclability.
Smart Material Choices for WA-Compliant Trays
Choosing the right material for your WA compliant tray depends on your application. Here’s how the top sustainable options compare:
- rPET (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate)
Best for chilled or cold food applications. Offers transparency, rigidity, and recyclability under the ARL guidelines. - CPET (Crystalline Polyethylene Terephthalate)
Suitable for high-heat and frozen-ready meals. Designed to withstand both oven and microwave heating without deformation. Learn more about CPET Trays we supply across food manufacturing sectors. - Sugarcane Bagasse
100% compostable, renewable, and naturally heat-resistant. Ideal for takeaway, catering, and institutional food packaging.
Each of these materials meets the WA plastic regulation requirements and can be engineered to match your current tray dimensions and performance criteria.
The Carewell Process: From Consultation to Compliance
We follow a clear, collaborative process to make sure your packaging transformation is smooth and effective:
- Initial Consultation
We review your current packaging setup and identify any non-compliant materials under the WA or national EPR framework. - Design Replication
Our engineers reproduce your tray’s structure using compliant materials, ensuring fit-for-purpose function and identical visual appeal. - Material Testing and Compliance Verification
Each prototype is tested against PREP and APCO benchmarks for recyclability, thermal tolerance, and lifecycle sustainability. - Pilot Production and Rollout
Once approved, we manage scaled production and supply logistics from our NSW-based facility, ensuring timely national distribution. - Ongoing Support and Innovation
As sustainability standards evolve, our Custom Solutions team continues to adapt and optimise your packaging designs for future updates. You can explore more on our Custom Solutions page.
Why Brands Choose Carewell Group
Carewell Group isn’t just another packaging supplier — we’re your compliance and sustainability partner. With over a decade of experience in industrial packaging and eco-friendly materials, we help Australian businesses navigate the evolving landscape of packaging standards, sustainability goals, and operational efficiency.
Our role goes beyond supply — we connect innovation, compliance, and performance to help brands stay competitive and future-ready.
End-to-End Management
From concept design to full-scale production, Carewell handles every step of your packaging journey. Whether you need branded retail packaging, food-grade trays, or custom logistics solutions, our integrated approach ensures consistency and quality at scale.
Industry Expertise
With 12+ years serving the packaging, logistics, and food manufacturing sectors, we understand your operational realities — from product safety to branding to compliance. Our team helps you make practical decisions that support both sustainability and profitability.
Regulatory Insight
As Australia strengthens its packaging regulations, compliance has become non-negotiable. Carewell aligns its solutions with DCCEEW, APCO, and PREP frameworks, ensuring your packaging meets national sustainability and recyclability targets without disrupting supply chains.
Local Manufacturing Reliability
We’re proud to support Australian industry with local production and distribution, reducing lead times, import dependency, and transportation emissions. This approach ensures faster turnaround and more agile supply for Western Australian businesses and beyond.
If your business operates in Western Australia, transitioning early to compliant and sustainable packaging materials helps secure smoother supply chain operations, strengthen your environmental credentials, and boost long-term brand reputation.
Explore our Custom Solutions or learn how we’re helping companies meet Australia’s packaging targets on our Sustainability Page.n.
Building Toward a Circular Future
The shift to WA compliant trays isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a business opportunity. By redesigning now, brands can unlock lower eco-modulated fees, boost sustainability credentials, and strengthen investor trust.
Carewell Group’s custom replication service allows you to maintain your packaging identity while contributing to Australia’s circular economy goals. Every tray we produce is a step toward eliminating waste, improving recycling rates, and helping brands meet their sustainability commitments with confidence.
Ready to Replace Your Tray with a WA-Compliant Alternative?
Talk to our team about how we can replicate your existing design using sustainable, approved materials that pass every regulatory test.
Visit our Sustainability page to learn how we help brands like yours transition smoothly to future-proof packaging.
Carewell Group Pty Ltd
Unit 27/191, Mccredie Road, Smithfield, NSW 2164
Phone: +61 0477 123 699
Email: sales@carewellgroup.com.au | info@carewellgroup.com.au | logistics@carewellgroup.com.au
