Bunzl Australia & New Zealand has partnered with Yarn’n to distribute its sustainable, First Nations-owned toilet paper brand across its national network, expanding access throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Yarn’n manufactures FSC-certified toilet paper made entirely from recycled materials, with a portion of its proceeds directed to The Yalari Foundation, which provides scholarships for Indigenous students from regional and remote communities in Australia.
Mark Phelan, managing director of Bunzl ANZ, said the partnership reflects Bunzl’s values and commitment to reconciliation and supplier diversity.
“We are delighted to partner with Yarn’n; an Australian company driven by purpose, culture, connection, Country, and community impact,” he said.
“Yarn’n’s commitment to empowering First Nations businesses aligns perfectly with Bunzl’s ongoing efforts to support Indigenous supplier diversity, employment opportunities, and reconciliation. Together, we are making a tangible difference while upholding our shared values of sustainability and community empowerment.”
Yarn’n launched its “Deadly Dunny Paper” product line in 2023 and has since gained national visibility, with products now stocked in nearly 1,000 Woolworths supermarkets and available for purchase online.
Lane Stockton, CEO and Co-Founder of Yarn’n, welcomed the partnership as a significant milestone for the company. “Partnering with Bunzl marks an exciting step forward for Yarn’n, and together we are driving meaningful change at scale,” Stockton said.
“With Bunzl’s extensive distribution network spanning Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, this partnership enables us to amplify the reach of First Nations businesses, foster cultural connection, and deliver ethical, environmentally responsible products to a broader audience.”
Yarn’n, a First Nations-owned company co-founded by Wiradjuri man Lane Stockton and former Australian Rugby Union player David “Crofty” Croft, focuses on sustainability, cultural engagement, and community impact by combining environmentally responsible practices with storytelling and education.
Bunzl Australia & New Zealand supplies a wide range of essential products and services to industries such as healthcare, hospitality, cleaning and hygiene, facilities management, and food processing.
