We are a materials science company on a mission to end our reliance on petroleum-based plastics for good.
We are greater than good.
Why compostable materials are the future
The rapidly changing world of packaging is intimidating for both businesses and consumers. No one wants to do the wrong thing and cause more harm than good. We are closing the loop on our systems so that fossil fuels and intensive agriculture are no longer a part of the international production landscape. The by-product of the food waste conversion we’re working on will be a soil and marine-degradable natural plastic solution.
So what’s the difference between compostable and biodegradable packaging?
Compostable packaging is made mainly from plants and breaks down into carbon and water, leaving no toxins behind.
Biodegradable packaging is made from petroleum like regular plastic but has an organic additive that enables it to break down very easily when exposed to sunlight and moisture. The problem is that it will only break down into smaller pieces of plastic or microplastics which are inherently bad for the planet.
Composting, where to start?
A third of the world’s food is wasted, amounting to 1.3 billion tonnes of food waste every year. This high quantity of waste going to landfill leads to rising levels of greenhouse gas emissions. So if you don’t already compost — it’s time to start.
Composting sequesters carbon from the atmosphere, in turn helping to offset your carbon footprint. No matter what your living situation is like, there’s a composting solution available for you.
End of life cycle
If what happens to your stretch wrap after you put it in the bin isn’t something you’ve pondered before — we have.
Before reaching for a petroleum-based stretch wrap, keep in mind that it is a manmade material that won't decompose naturally and will persist in the environment indefinitely. This means any decomposition time is a complete guess based on the fact that it won’t decompose in the natural world.
In comparison, Great Wrap has been tried and tested under strict lab conditions to global standards. It is 100% compostable and will break down in under 180 days in a home compost system.
We're the people to do it
We’re Jordy and Julia Kay, the Co-founders of Great Wrap, and we’re reimagining today’s materials to solve tomorrow's problems.
Our former careers in winemaking and architecture, respectively, led us to Great Wrap once we recognized the sheer impact plastic waste was having on the land. There was a materials revolution happening around us, and everything was changing rapidly — yet plastic stayed the same. We knew the technology existed to put an end to plastic waste — but there weren’t any products available. So we invented the products we knew the world was missing. We are makers by trade so manufacturing our own products was the obvious route for us to take.
We’re driven by impact, fuelled by demand, and have a 10-year vision for a world where plastic doesn’t exist.
Award Winning
Since our conception in 2019, we have been lucky enough to have a profound impact on the people and businesses around us.
We’ve been recognized globally in ways we couldn’t have dreamed of, from the Melbourne Awards, Good Design Awards, The Design Files, The Circle Awards, and The Ocean Impact Pitchfest. We are extremely humbled by the level of admiration we’ve received
People who care
We’re a team of scientists, manufacturers, storytellers, and strategists all working towards saying goodbye to petroleum plastics once and for all.
We’re proudly creating local jobs across the country — all powered by green energy, and offer a positive and empowering culture for our team and community.
Our Impact Team at Great Wrap was built by our dedicated and inspired team leaders who want to see Great Wrap achieve long-term goals that have a positive impact on the planet. Our Impact Team is helping us educate our community about composting, ensure we’re 100% accountable, and reach millions of people worldwide with our story.
The Science
It’s proven that you can’t build a materials science company without a team of scientists to support you. This is why we launched Great Lab.
Great Lab is the innovation and technology department at Great Wrap. They research, analyze and dream up our ideal wrap solutions — all based on science. We will always use the best materials possible and never stop innovating and working with interesting new materials.
Our Materials Innovation Manager, Dr. Marty, is passionate about plastics, particularly biopolymers. He has extensive knowledge of plastics processing, extrusion, injection molding, polymer film calendaring, blown film extrusion, and thermoforming. We know this department and the future of our materials innovations are in the right hands.
Our future depends on science, and it’s time for us to reduce our dependence on finite resources and rehabilitate our planet through regeneration. Care to join us?
Our Ethos
Circularity
We know that our planet reacts to actions, not words. What’s more, it reacts to regenerative practices that promote full circularity and the end of life cycle. It’s so important to us that Great Wrap is disposed of properly, so we’re working hard to educate our community on the best way to do that. The circular economy is meaningful, and it’s how we will get ourselves out of this mess.
Transparency
This is key. We listen, we learn, and we act. We’ve listened to you from the moment we opened our virtual doors, and we’ve continued to grow. Our evolution hasn’t been perfect, and it’s taken years to perfect who we are and what we do — but we’ve progressed. Continual improvement is a way of thinking and a way of acting. It is written into Great Wrap’s DNA.
Community
We’re trying to build a community of people who support practices that profoundly impact the world around them. Through scaling our business, we’ve created work opportunities for these people. We’re sharing ownership with our community because we know that many hands can make a difference.
Meet the team
We are a team of over thirty makers, designers, microbiologists and chemists. L-R Julia Kay, Jordy Kay, Madieson Ryan, Benjamin Ngooi.
Julia has a wealth of experience and expertise in architecture, design, and project delivery. She is now the visionary of the brand and has driven the creative growth at Great Wrap. Julia’s warm energy helps to consistently drive the team to success.
Julia Kay
Co-founder & Co-CEO
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Julia has a wealth of experience and expertise in architecture, design, and project delivery. She is now the visionary of the brand and has driven the creative growth at Great Wrap. Julia’s warm energy helps to consistently drive the team to success.
Jordy has expertise in chemistry and the food and beverage industry. He has played a vital role in spearheading the development of Great Wrap’s technology while considering science at every step of the way. Jordy’s positivity and drive are integral to the business's growth.
Jordy Kay
Co-founder & Co-CEO
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Jordy has expertise in chemistry and the food and beverage industry. He has played a vital role in spearheading the development of Great Wrap’s technology while considering science at every step of the way. Jordy’s positivity and drive are integral to the business's growth.
Madieson’s knowledge of public relations, social media, and communications has led the team to an abundance of media coverage and brand awareness across the globe. An all-rounder who can strategize and be hands-on at the same time.
Madieson Ryan
Head of Communications
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Madieson’s knowledge of public relations, social media, and communications has led the team to an abundance of media coverage and brand awareness across the globe. An all-rounder who can strategize and be hands-on at the same time.
Michael brings significant knowledge and experience regarding modern manufacturing processes, methods, and controls, which have been invaluable in establishing our commercial facility. He also has a broad awareness of process improvement opportunities.
Michael Olsen
Head of Manufacturing
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Michael brings significant knowledge and experience regarding modern manufacturing processes, methods, and controls, which have been invaluable in establishing our commercial facility. He also has a broad awareness of process improvement opportunities.
Shannelle is an experienced people manager with a robust history of working in creative and innovative startups. Her north star goal is to create a more human, efficient, and emotionally intelligent way of working for all at Great Wrap.
Shannelle Galati
Head of People
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Shannelle is an experienced people manager with a robust history of working in creative and innovative startups. Her north star goal is to create a more human, efficient, and emotionally intelligent way of working for all at Great Wrap.
Martin’s passion for bioplastics and environmentally friendly materials has led him to study and work in this field throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Canada and back to Australia. He has over two decades of experience with plastics processing, modification, testing, and commercialization, as well as skills in science communication and consultation.
Dr Martin Markotsis PhD
Materials Innovation Manager
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Martin’s passion for bioplastics and environmentally friendly materials has led him to study and work in this field throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Canada and back to Australia. He has over two decades of experience with plastics processing, modification, testing, and commercialization, as well as skills in science communication and consultation.
Jaclyn's enthusiasm for sales is evident in her approach to connecting, developing, and nurturing businesses. Her experience in sales strategy and planning has been instrumental in shaping the business development function at Great Wrap.
Jaclyn Kuan
Head of Business Development
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Jaclyn's enthusiasm for sales is evident in her approach to connecting, developing, and nurturing businesses. Her experience in sales strategy and planning has been instrumental in shaping the business development function at Great Wrap.