Businesses looking to reduce their environmental footprint have gone big with drastic actions like overhauling sustainability strategies or evolving their whole fleet management to reduce carbon emissions. But smart and seemingly small changes add up to make a massive difference, too.
One such change your business can make is switching degradable bin liners to a compostable alternative. Unlike traditional plastic or oxo-degradable liners, compostable bin liners, such as those from Kwikmaster, are made from a plant-based blend of PBAT, PLA, and corn starch. Liners like these are 100% GMO-free and can be safely disposed of in commercial composting systems.
When composted, the liners break down through microbial activity, turning into nutrient-rich compost without leaving harmful microplastics behind. This compost can be used as fertiliser, promoting a circular, waste-to-resource system. If your business handles food scraps and organic waste, using compostable bin liners in conjunction with food and garden organics (FOGO) bins means that organic waste is properly processed and doesn’t end up in landfill, where it might not compost effectively.
Compostable bin liners don’t produce toxic byproducts either, contributing to a healthier environment and supporting long-term sustainability goals. Making the small swap to compostable bin liners in your business’s waste management practices is a simple step towards creating a more responsible and environmentally conscious operation.
When composted, the liners break down through microbial activity, turning into nutrient-rich compost without leaving harmful microplastics behind.
