Dissolvable Bin Liners

Food waste handling creates extra steps in digester operations when you use traditional plastic bin liners. Zeropac's water-soluble bin liners eliminate bag removal completely. Line your bin, fill it with food scraps, then place the entire sealed bag directly into your digester where it breaks down in 3 to 5...

Food waste handling creates extra steps in digester operations when you use traditional plastic bin liners. Zeropac's water-soluble bin liners eliminate bag removal completely. Line your bin, fill it with food scraps, then place the entire sealed bag directly into your digester where it breaks down in 3 to 5 minutes. Staff never empty bags or handle plastic waste.

Made from PVOH film that's 3 times stronger than LDPE plastic. Australian stock ensures delivery within days when you need restocks urgently.

4 sizes available from 920 x 760mm to 1350 x 1250mm. See the table below for size categories and best uses.

At a Glance

Size Dimensions Best For
73 Litre 920 x 760 mm Kitchen prep areas, small food service operations, office kitchens
80 Litre 1000 x 780 mm Restaurant kitchens, café waste, medium-volume food preparation
120 Litre 1200 x 900 mm Commercial kitchens, hotel food services, high-volume operations
240 Litre 1350 x 1250 mm Large-scale food processing, bulk waste collection, industrial kitchens

Perfect for: Hotels, restaurants, aged care facilities, and food processing operations where food waste requires efficient digester processing and zero plastic residue.

Product Details
Key Features+
  • Goes straight into digesters without bag removal, place sealed liner directly into digester system for complete breakdown during processing cycle
  • 3 times stronger than LDPE holding heavy food scraps, wet waste and dense organic materials without tearing during collection and transport
  • Dissolves in 3 to 5 minutes during standard digester cycles at 60°C or higher
  • Complete dissolution with no residue, no microplastics, no pipe blockages as bag processes along with food waste
  • Marine safe and biodegradable breaking down into water, carbon dioxide and biomass without harming aquatic life
  • Eliminates plastic disposal replacing single-use plastic bin liners that require removal and landfill disposal
  • Faster workflow skipping bag removal and waste transfer steps during busy service periods
  • Proven across Australia widely used in hotels, restaurants, aged care facilities, and food processing operations
  • Room temperature stable requiring hot water above 60°C to dissolve
Why This Works for Food Waste Operations+

For Kitchen Staff

  • Place liner in bin like any standard bin liner with no special handling required
  • Fill with food scraps and organic waste during normal service operations
  • Seal and transport to digester area without touching waste contents
  • Four sizes accommodate different waste volumes without stocking multiple bag types

For Digester Operators

  • Load entire sealed bags directly into digesters without opening
  • Complete dissolution eliminates the step of emptying bags before processing
  • No plastic residue to extract from digesters after processing cycles
  • Compatible with all commercial digester systems with hot water processing above 60°C

For Sustainability Managers

  • Eliminates plastic bin liners from waste streams entirely
  • Supports environmental certifications and plastic reduction targets
  • PVOH biodegrades completely leaving no microplastics or environmental pollutants
  • Marine safe if liners enter waterways during waste processing

For Facility Managers and Procurement

  • Reduces food waste processing time by 30 to 40% by eliminating bag removal steps
  • Sydney warehouse stock ensures consistent supply for daily operations
  • Bulk pack quantities support efficient stock control in high-volume facilities
  • Return on investment within 12 to 24 months from disposal savings and labour reduction
Use Cases+

Hotels and Resorts

  • Housekeeping waste from room service and minibar disposal
  • Kitchen waste from restaurant and banquet operations
  • Function centre organic waste from events and conferences
  • Pool bar and outdoor dining food waste collection
  • Multi-outlet properties needing standardised waste workflows

Restaurants and Cafés

  • Kitchen preparation waste from daily food prep operations
  • Dining room food waste from plate scraping and clearing
  • Coffee grounds and organic café waste requiring efficient disposal
  • Back-of-house waste collection during busy service periods
  • Quick service restaurants with high-volume food waste

Catering Operations

  • Event waste from weddings, corporate functions, and conferences
  • Mobile kitchen disposal from off-site catering operations
  • Bulk food preparation waste from central production kitchens
  • Stadium and venue catering with high-volume organic waste
  • Contract catering companies managing multiple client sites

Food Processing Facilities

  • Production waste from food manufacturing operations
  • Organic byproducts requiring efficient digester processing
  • Quality control waste from product testing and sampling
  • Packaging line waste from food processing operations
  • Cold storage facilities with temperature-sensitive organic waste

Aged Care and Healthcare

  • Kitchen waste from meal preparation and dietary services
  • Dining room disposal from resident meal service
  • Ward pantry waste from floor-based food service
  • Café and visitor dining organic waste collection
  • Multi-facility aged care groups needing consistent waste processes

Educational Institutions

  • School cafeteria waste from daily meal service operations
  • University food court organic waste from multiple outlets
  • Campus kitchen waste from residential dining halls
  • Staff room and faculty lounge food waste disposal
  • Event catering waste from campus functions
How Digester-Ready Bin Liners Work+

Staff place dissolvable liners in waste bins like any standard bin liner. During food preparation and service, organic waste goes directly into the lined bin. When full, staff seal the bag and transport it to the digester area without touching waste contents.

Sealed bags go directly into digesters without opening. During the processing cycle at 60°C or above, the entire bag dissolves within 3 to 5 minutes. Contents release and process normally while PVOH biodegrades completely, leaving no residue, film, or particles in digesters or drainage systems.

The PVOH material is 3 times stronger than LDPE plastic during dry handling, preventing tears from bones, shells, and dense food waste during transport. This strength ensures contents remain contained until controlled dissolution in the digester cycle. Staff never handle loose food waste after initial collection.

Water-Soluble PVOH vs Plastic Bin Liners+

Traditional plastic bin liners require removal before digester processing. Kitchen staff must open bags, empty contents into digesters, then dispose of plastic liners separately. This creates extra handling steps, slows down processing during busy periods, and generates ongoing plastic disposal costs.

Water-soluble PVOH liners go directly into digesters while sealed. The liner breaks down during the processing cycle along with the food waste inside, leaving no plastic residue or microplastics. Staff simply load sealed bags from collection bins straight into digesters. Hospitality and food service facilities switching from plastic bin liners to water-soluble PVOH liners report significant reductions in food waste processing time, elimination of plastic disposal costs, and improved workflow efficiency during digester operations.

Feature Plastic Bin Liners Water-Soluble PVOH Liners
Digester Loading Must remove bag and empty contents Load entire sealed bag directly into digester
Processing Steps Open bag, empty waste, dispose of plastic liner Single step from bin to digester, bag breaks down with food waste
Plastic Waste Generates plastic disposal costs and landfill waste Zero plastic waste, complete biodegradation
Microplastics Contributes to plastic pollution Complete biodegradation, no microplastics
Environmental Impact Ongoing landfill burden Biodegrades completely, marine safe
Workflow Speed Additional emptying and disposal steps slow processing Faster processing, sealed bags load directly
Total Cost of Ownership Higher due to disposal fees and labour costs Lower operational costs, faster ROI
Technical Specifications
Feature Details
Material PVOH (Polyvinyl Alcohol) water-soluble film
Strength 3 times stronger than LDPE plastic
Dissolution Temperature 60°C and above (temperature can be adjusted)
Dissolution Time 3 to 5 minutes in hot water or digester cycle
Biodegradability Complete biodegradation, no plastic residue
Marine Safety Safe for marine life, no microplastics
Waste Compatibility Food waste, organic materials, general soft waste
Storage Requirements Keep in cool, dry conditions away from moisture
Shelf Life 12 months when stored correctly in sealed packaging
Digester Compatibility All commercial digester systems with hot water processing

Size Options

Capacity Dimensions Pack Quantity Best For
73 Litre 920 x 760 mm 25 per pack Kitchen prep areas, small food service operations, office kitchens
80 Litre 1000 x 780 mm 25 per pack Restaurant kitchens, café waste, medium-volume food preparation
120 Litre 1200 x 900 mm 25 per pack Commercial kitchens, hotel food services, high-volume operations
240 Litre 1350 x 1250 mm 25 per pack Large-scale food processing, bulk waste collection, industrial kitchens

Not sure which size fits your operation? Contact our team for sizing guidance based on your facility's waste volume and digester capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature range triggers dissolution?+

Liners begin dissolving at 60°C and above. Standard digester processing cycles (60°C to 85°C) dissolve liners completely within 3 to 5 minutes. Cold water will not dissolve the liners.

Can liners handle heavy food waste?+

Yes. The 3x strength rating holds heavy food scraps, wet organic materials and dense waste without tearing during collection and transport to digesters.

What's the shelf life in proper storage?+

12 months when stored in cool, dry conditions in sealed original packaging. Liners exposed to humidity or stored improperly may degrade faster.

Are liners compatible with all digesters?+

Yes. Liners work in any commercial digester system with hot water processing above 60°C. No special equipment or modifications required.

Do dissolved liners leave residue in digesters?+

No. PVOH biodegrades completely during the processing cycle, leaving no residue, film or particles in digesters or drainage systems.

Can liners be used for general waste?+

Liners are designed for food waste and organic materials processed through digester systems. Not suitable for general rubbish or non-organic waste.

What if a liner tears before loading?+

The 3x strength rating minimises tears, but if liners tear during collection, place the torn liner inside a second water-soluble liner before digester loading.

What happens if liners get wet before use?+

Liners begin dissolving on contact with water. If liners get wet during storage, they lose structural integrity and cannot be used. Store liners properly in cool, dry conditions and handle with dry hands only.

Will liners work in composting systems?+

Liners are optimised for hot water digester processing. Contact our team to discuss compatibility with your specific composting or waste processing system.

How much do facilities save with water-soluble liners?+

Facilities report 30 to 40% reduction in food waste processing time by eliminating bag removal steps. Elimination of plastic disposal costs, faster digester throughput, and reduced labour requirements deliver return on investment within 12 to 24 months.

Why Zeropac & Related Products

Why Zeropac

  • Australian stock held in our Sydney warehouse for immediate availability.
  • Fast dispatch with orders shipped in days, not weeks.
  • Consistent quality from established supply chains you can rely on.
  • Four size options from 73L to 240L for different waste volumes.
  • Bulk quantities supporting high-volume hospitality and food processing operations.
  • Technical support to help you implement water-soluble liner systems.

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Test water-soluble bin liners in your facility's digester system. Order free samples shipped within 48 hours from Sydney, or contact our team for assistance selecting the right sizes for your waste volume and operational requirements.