[Certifications Spotlight Audio Clip 8] The OK Compost Certifications: Home & Industrial

INTRODUCTION

Even my children know what compost is! But how do you determine what material goes into home and industrial compost? Can you explain what makes the difference and why it is important not to mix them up? What are the criteria to meet for biodegradation, disintegration, ecotoxicity and chemical characteristics?

Love-Ese Chile answers those questions in the 8th audio clip of the 'Certifications Spotlight: Truths and Traps' series. She unravels the mysteries behind the OK Compost Certifications. As usual, let’s equip you with knowledge and critical thinking to decipher:

• their meaning,
• their application,
• their grey areas,
• and their pros and cons.

Once again, you will feel the passion of my guest! Composting is one of those apparently simple subjects that leads to tireless conversation with Ese. In the context of April as Earth Month, this episode gives you the perfect opportunity to raise awareness on what we can and can’t bring back safely to the soil.

HERE ARE THE RECOMMENDED RESOURCES 

• TUV Austria Okcertification webpage: https://www.tuv-at.be/okcert/
• The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) Certification, the North America’s leading authority on compostable products & packaging:  https://bpiworld.org/
• Episode #04: “How to consider biodegradation for your packaging?” with Love-Ese Chile: https://www.look4loops.com/packaging-podcast/ep04-consider-biodegradation

WHERE TO FIND LOVE-ESE CHILE and HER COMPANY?

• Her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/love-ese-chile/
• Regenerative Waste Labs website: https://www.regenwastelabs.com/

ABOUT LOVE-ESE CHILE from REGENERATIVE WASTE LABS

Dr. Love-Ese Chile is Managing Owner of circular waste research and consulting firm Regenerative Waste Labs. With her scientific background, Love-Ese has taken her expertise into the industry and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and empowering others. Recently named a 2024 Clean50 Emerging Leader, Love-Ese leads a team at the intersection of bioproducts, circular economy policy and organic waste recovery. She engages in projects to implement initiatives that add value to businesses and organizations that generate large volumes of organic waste. Love-Ese has worked with all levels of government, NGOs and businesses to facilitate action that drives the use and recovery of circular bioproducts within the Canadian economy.

PODCAST MUSIC

Special thanks to Joachim Regout who made the jingle. Have a look at his work here. 

I am happy to bring a sample of our strong bonds on these sound waves. Since I was a child, he made me discover a wide range of music of all kinds. I am also delighted he is a nature lover and shares the Look4Loops 'out of the box philosophy'. He is an inspiring source of creativity for me.