The most effective approach is to identify where disposable plastic is being used, remove unnecessary items and replace essential single-use products with suitable alternatives.
For cafés, caterers, food trucks and event organisers, common opportunities include:
- Food-preparation gloves
- Kitchen bin liners
- Front-of-house rubbish bags
- Larger bags for event waste stations
Bonnie Bio supplies compostable gloves and rubbish bags for hospitality, commercial kitchens and food-service businesses.
Start With a Simple Waste Audit
Before placing an order, spend one service period recording:
- Which disposable products are used
- How many are used
- Why each product is required
- Which bin receives it after use
- Whether the item is contaminated with food, chemicals or general waste
This identifies the products creating the most conventional plastic waste and prevents replacing items that could simply be removed or made reusable.
Choose Products According to the Task
Compostable Disposable Gloves
Bonnie Bio compostable gloves are available in medium and extra-large sizes. They are intended for food preparation, catering, hospitality and general light-duty cleaning.
Use disposable gloves only where hygiene or contamination control requires them. Change gloves between tasks and remember that wearing gloves does not replace proper handwashing.
Specialised chemical handling, medical procedures or high-puncture-risk work may require a different certified protective glove.
Compostable Bin Liners
Use smaller liners near food preparation stations and larger bags for front-of-house, back-of-house and event waste collection.
Bonnie Bio’s range extends from compact 2.5L bags to 240L commercial and wheelie-bin liners, allowing businesses to match the bag to the bin instead of using an oversized liner.
Make the System Easy for Staff and Customers
Complicated waste stations are often used incorrectly.
Use clear signs with photographs of accepted items. Place general waste, recycling and organics bins together so customers can compare their options. In staff areas, include disposal instructions in training and near preparation stations.
For events, nominate someone to monitor the waste area during busy periods. A small amount of guidance can prevent a complete organics bin from being contaminated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What compostable products can cafés use?
Common options include disposable food-handling gloves and bin liners.
Can compostable food-service products go in a FOGO bin?
Only when the council or waste contractor specifically accepts them. Requirements vary between processing facilities.
Are compostable gloves suitable for every task?
No. They are intended for appropriate food handling, catering and light-duty work—not every medical, chemical or heavy-duty application.
What should a business replace first?
Start with a necessary disposable item used in high volume and supported by an appropriate disposal pathway.
Make a Practical Change
Reducing conventional plastic does not require changing every part of your operation immediately. Start with one high-use item, confirm the correct disposal method and build from there.
