No way. We’re not claiming to be perfect – sustainability is a journey, not a destination – but what we are doing is taking real, meaningful steps to reduce our impact and empower our community to make better choices. It’s all about progress, not perfection, and we’re committed to moving forward every day.

Yes! Every cup, lid, spoon, napkin, and sample cup at Yo-Chi is 100% commercially compostable. We even commercially compost them in SA & WA where we turn your used cup into fertiliser that helps grow the strawberries you top your Yo-Chi with. (Click here to learn more about it!)

As a growing business, we sometimes don’t have the influence needed to drive immediate change with suppliers. That said, we’re doing everything we can to lead the way in reducing our environmental impact – from tackling food waste and phasing out single-use plastics where possible, to actively encouraging reusable options for our customers.

Home composting is great for food and (some) paper waste but usually takes longer and require the right conditions. Commercial composting facilities are more controlled, as they reach higher temperatures and can break down a wider range of materials, faster and more efficiently.

We’re big fans. TBH, reusables are our number one, two and three preferences! That’s why we offer a 10% discount every time you bring in your own reusable Yo-Chi bowls, especially our GoBowls.

You’re right – our paper bowls are compostable, but commercial composting is only available in certain states, like SA and WA. Elsewhere, they might still end up in landfill! That’s why reusable bowls like the GoBowl are the most sustainable option: they completely cut out waste, no matter where you are.

Bonus: Every time you bring your Yo-Chi reusables, enjoy 10% off, and let our team handle the cleaning.

We get it. However, as we work with the different legislations & regulations in the various states, our wooden spoons is the best and most sustainable option that we have, plus they are made from FSC-certified wood and are compostable, which is perfect for our SA & WA venues! Don’t worry, we’re actively working on alternatives that are even more sustainable and feel better for our guests too!

Plenty – both front and back of house. Here are just a few things:

• We’ve installed free still and sparkling water stations at every venue, removing single-use drink bottles (even though it costs us over $500,000 a year in revenue).
• We offer real rewards for customers who choose reusable options, like 10% off for their Yo-Chis.
• Behind the scenes, we compost food waste (at selected venues), use reusable silicone wraps instead of cling film, and support local environmental and wildlife organisations.
• Even our Uber Lids are part of the sustainability chain – Made from PLA and certified commercially compostable.

We love the enthusiasm, buuuuut tracking individual reusable bowls would be tricky and could lead to extra fees for our guests, which we (and we’re sure you) don’t want. That’s why we offer our GoBowl range, making it easy to reduce waste while enjoying your Yo-Chi.

To keep your swirls intact, our cups are lined with plant-based bioplastic. Meaning, they’re biodegradable through commercial composting facility.