A True Choice for Anglers Who Care About the Future
At Wise Angler, sustainability isn’t just a feature—it’s a foundation. From our hooks to our packaging, every decision is made with one goal in mind: to protect the waters we love to fish. That’s why every Wise Angler product comes in 100% home compostable, plastic-free packaging. Designed to return to nature, our packaging helps reduce landfill waste and ocean pollution while offering high performance on the water.
This is more than just responsible packaging—it’s a small action with a big impact.
Step-by-Step: How to Compost Wise Angler Packaging at Home
Our packaging is certified to break down naturally in home compost systems. Here’s how to do it properly:
Step 1 – Empty the Packaging
Before composting, remove contents and any leftover bait. Only the packaging itself should be composted.
Step 2 – Cut the Packaging into Smaller Pieces
For faster decomposition, cut or tear the pouch into smaller pieces. This allows it to break down more efficiently.
Step 3 – Place into Home Compost or Green Waste Bin
Add the chopped packaging to your home compost pile, worm farm, or approved green waste bin. Make sure it’s mixed in with other organic materials for best results.
Step 4 – Let Nature Take Its Course
Over a few months, the packaging will fully decompose, returning nutrients to the soil without leaving any harmful residue behind. This process will take up to 180 days.
Why Make the Switch to Wise Angler?
Choosing Wise Angler means making a conscious choice to support the environment while still using high-performance fishing gear. Here's what sets us apart:
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Plastic-free packaging that won’t pollute waterways
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Compostable materials that break down in natural environments
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Robust, high-performance gear designed for tough New Zealand and Australian environments
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A brand created by anglers, for anglers, with a focus on future generations.
We don’t compromise on performance, and we don’t compromise on our responsibility to the planet.
The Certifications That Back Our Commitment
Wise Angler packaging isn’t just eco-friendly—it’s proven. We work with globally known certification bodies to guarantee our packaging meets the top compostability standards:
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AS 5810:2010 – Home Compostable (Australia)
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AS 4736-2006 – Industrial Compostable
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EN 13432 – European Compost Standard
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ASTM D6400 – U.S. Compostability Standard
Our certifications are verified by TÜV Rheinland and DIN CERTCO, two of the world’s most respected testing bodies. This ensures our packaging breaks down safely in compost without producing toxic residues, microplastics, or pollutants.
Protecting Our Waters. Preserving Our Way of Life.
At Wise Angler, we know fishing is more than just a hobby—it’s a connection to nature, to family, and to tradition. That’s why we’re building products that are not only tough on fish, but kind to the planet.
By switching to Wise Angler, you’re joining a growing community of retailers and anglers who believe in better. Better gear. Better packaging. Better choices.
We’re proud to be part of the movement shaping the future of recreational fishing—where performance and purpose go hand in hand.