Canada has implemented strict regulations to ban single-use plastics to protect the environment. The Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations (SOR/2022-138), based on the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (1999), prohibit manufacturing, importing, and selling various single-use plastic items, including food containers and utensils. Adopting compostable products allows compliance with these regulations and avoids sanctions while reducing plastic pollution and protecting wildlife.

CANADIAN
REGULATIONS

This Canadian standard specifies performance criteria for compostable materials, ensuring their rapid degradation and environmental safety under industrial and domestic composting conditions.

STANDARD
CAN∕BNQ 0017-088

In Europe, compostable products must comply with the EN 13432 standard to be certified as biodegradable in industrial composting facilities. The "OK compost INDUSTRIAL" and "OK compost HOME" certifications from TÜV AUSTRIA ensure that products meet the requirements of the European packaging directive (94/62/EEC) and can decompose efficiently without leaving toxic residues.

EUROPEAN REGULATIONS 

This international standard defines the requirements for compostable and biodegradable materials, ensuring that products decompose effectively without leaving toxic residues in industrial composting environments.

ISO 17088 STANDARD

Compostable products decompose under specific conditions. This process requires controlled temperatures, humidity, nutrients, and oxygen, leaving no toxic residues.

 Compostable products are certified according to strict standards, such as EN 13432 in Europe, ASTM D6400, and ASTM D6868 in North America.

 These certifications ensure that products decompose entirely within a specified time and under industrial or domestic composting conditions without leaving harmful environmental residues.

COMPOSTABLE

Biodegradable products can naturally decompose in the environment but may take much longer, leaving residues like microplastics if not adequately treated. 

Biodegradability does not necessarily guarantee the absence of toxic residues and requires specific conditions to be effective. For instance, a product labelled biodegradable might not decompose appropriately in a landfill, where it can release methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

 It is important to note that while all compostable products are biodegradable, not all biodegradable products are compostable. 

Regethermic's compostable tableware offers an optimal ecological solution, ensuring rapid decomposition without leaving toxic residues.

BIODEGRADABLE

Innovative Solutions for a Greener Planet

Regethermic is committed to providing sustainable solutions for healthcare facilities with its range of compostable tableware.

These products are designed to minimize environmental impact while offering an effective alternative to single-use plastics.

Regethermic actively contributes to creating a greener planet by using bio-based materials and supporting sustainable practices.

Regethermic's compostable tableware is made from bio-based materials such as corn starch and sugarcane.

Unlike traditional plastics, these materials decompose quickly and completely, reducing plastic pollution and healthcare facilities' carbon footprint.

Biobased materials come from renewable resources, decreasing reliance on fossil fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with conventional plastic production.

REDUCING ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT

" Nos produits incarnent des normes environnementales strictes et favorisent des pratiques durables, assurant ainsi un avenir plus vert et plus sain pour tous."

Les produits compostables de Regethermic se transforment en compost riche en nutriments, améliorant la qualité du sol et soutenant l’agriculture durable. 

Le compost produit est un amendement organique qui enrichit le sol en nutriments essentiels, améliore sa structure et augmente sa capacité de rétention d’eau.

Cette transformation bénéfique contribue à un cycle de vie des produits plus vertueux et respectueux de l’environnement.

AMÉLIORATION DE LA QUALITÉ DU SOL

KEY BENEFITS

➤ Reduction of Plastic Waste: Compostable products prevent the accumulation of single-use plastics in landfills and oceans. By decomposing naturally, they do not contribute to the formation of microplastics, which are harmful to marine life.

➤ Reduction of Greenhouse Gases: Compostable tableware generates less CO2 than traditional plastics. Additionally, avoiding the incineration of plastic waste reduces the emission of toxic gases into the atmosphere.

➤ Promotion of Sustainability: Using renewable materials encourages sustainable agricultural practices and supports the green economy.

BÉNIFICES DU COMPOST

➤ 1. Enrichissement du sol : Le compost augmente la teneur en matière organique du sol, ce qui améliore sa fertilité et sa productivité. Les sols enrichis en compost sont plus résilients et moins susceptibles à l’érosion.

➤ 2. Soutien à l’agriculture durable : En fournissant des nutriments essentiels, le compost réduit la nécessité de recourir à des engrais chimiques, diminuant ainsi la pollution des eaux souterraines et de surface.

➤ 3. Séquestration du carbone : Le compostage contribue à la séquestration du carbone dans le sol, aidant ainsi à atténuer les effets du changement climatique. Les sols riches en matière organique sont des puits de carbone efficaces, capturant le CO2 atmosphérique et le stockant sous forme stable dans le sol.

➤ 4. Promotion de la biodiversité : Les sols compostés abritent une diversité d’organismes bénéfiques, tels que les vers de terre et les micro-organismes, qui jouent un rôle crucial dans la décomposition des matières organiques et la libération des nutriments.

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Social and Environmental Impact

Adopting compostable tableware in hospitals and nursing homes significantly benefits the environment and society. Here is how these products contribute to a more sustainable and beneficial future for all.

Adopting Regethermic's compostable tableware significantly reduces plastic waste. Unlike traditional plastics, which can take hundreds of years to decompose, these products transform into nutrient-rich compost without leaving toxic residues.

By replacing single-use plastics with compostable alternatives, healthcare facilities can decrease their ecological footprint and avoid the formation of harmful microplastics.

REDUCING PLASTIC WASTE

➤ Minimizing Plastic Pollution

➤ Efficient Waste Management

Certified compostable products are designed to decompose in industrial composting facilities. This ensures that hospitals' and nursing homes' waste is eliminated quickly without leaving toxic residues.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND COMMITMENT

Using compostable products shows hospitals and nursing homes' commitment to sustainability and the environment. This adoption raises awareness among staff and residents about the importance of ecological practices, serves as a model for other establishments, and demonstrates that combining quality service with environmental respect is possible.

➤ Promoting Sustainability

➤ Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Healthcare facilities that choose compostable tableware actively contribute to the fight against climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production and decomposition of traditional plastics. By integrating sustainable waste management practices, they foster a culture of sustainability among their employees and residents, encouraging long-term ecological behaviours.

➤ Enhancing Reputation

Committing to compostable products also enhances healthcare facilities' reputations as leaders in sustainability. This can improve patient and resident satisfaction, as they are increasingly aware of environmental issues and prefer institutions that share their ecological values.

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