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The AlterPacks Difference

Defying single-use plastics with a revolutionary material made from 100% plant fibres

Our Products

Eco-friendly Solutions

Our material is 100% planet friendly, created from organic waste.
At AlterPacks, we believe packaging shouldn’t come at the cost of our planet.

Our material is 100% planet friendly, created from organic waste. At AlterPacks, we believe packaging shouldn’t come at the cost of our planet.

100% organic plant-fibre waste

We upcycle leftover agricultural waste and food by-products, like wheat husks and spent grains, into high-performance packaging. This reduces reliance on virgin resources and promotes a circular economy.

100% PFAS-free

No harmful man-made PFAS chemicals. Our plant-powered material has 0 plastics and is naturally safe.

100% Home Compostable

AlterPacks containers are designed to be home composted after use. Our material breaks down naturally providing nutrient rich soil, with no harmful residue.

Going beyond Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

Reducing single-use plastics in everyday life

Working in collaboration with scientists and industry partners, AlterPacks tackles issues of zero waste by creating a new certified home compostable material made from food loss in manufacturing. 

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Karen Cheah

Founder and CEO

Karen Cheah, Founder and CEO of AlterPacks, channels her 20+ years as an international award-winning journalist and creative strategist into revolutionizing sustainable materials. Driven by a passion to alleviate waste-burdened communities, she leveraged her extensive network to pioneer AlterPacks, a Singapore-based startup transforming food by-products and agricultural waste to replace unsustainable materials such as plastics and aluminium. A National University of Singapore alumna with degrees in Mathematics and History, and a Dean’s List MSc (Innovation) graduate from Singapore Management University, Karen’s unique blend of analytical and creative expertise fuels AlterPacks’ mission to create impactful, eco-friendly solutions.