No — Huel pouches are not biodegradable or compostable.
Why Not?
Huel pouches are made from multi-layer flexible materials specifically designed to:
Function | Detail |
Protect the product | Keeps contents safe from moisture, light, and contamination |
Maintain freshness | Preserves nutritional quality and flavour across a 12-month shelf life |
Prevent food waste | Durable packaging reduces the risk of spoilage — which itself has a significant environmental impact |
Biodegradable and compostable materials currently available do not reliably meet these protective requirements at scale.
What Huel Is Doing
Huel recognises that its pouches are not yet recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable — and is actively exploring new packaging materials and technologies that reduce environmental impact without compromising product quality or safety.
This is a key part of Huel's sustainability roadmap for 2025 and beyond.
The Bigger Picture
Switching to biodegradable packaging that leads to increased food waste would not necessarily be a better environmental outcome. Huel's approach is to find solutions that genuinely reduce overall impact — not just tick a packaging box.
Have a question about Huel's packaging or sustainability commitments? Say "talk to a human" and our team will be happy to help.