Composting is an excellent way to reduce waste and enrich your soil with valuable nutrients. DTOCS certified compostable plates make it even easier to compost effectively. With certifications from the Compost Manufacturing Alliance (CMA), our plates ensure that you're using truly compostable products. Here’s a guide on how to compost and make the most of DTOCS compostable plates.
But first, let's understand the terms!
Biodegradable: Breaks down by microorganisms over time but doesn’t specify how long or the end result.
Compostable: Biodegrades within a specific timeframe, turning into nutrient-rich humus. All compostable products are biodegradable, but not all biodegradable items are compostable.
Certified Compostable: Meets third-party standards like ASTM D6400, ensuring efficient breakdown in composting environments.
DTOCS plates are certified compostable by CMA, ensuring they meet stringent standards for compostability. Using these plates helps you make a positive environmental impact by reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices.
How to compost at home?
Featuring our DTOCS plates that were taken from nature and now respectfully returned back to nature.
- Choose a compost bin.
- Add green and brown materials.
- Keep it moist and turn regularly.
- Wait and harvest your compost!
Commercial Composting
DTOCS plates are designed to break down efficiently in commercial composting facilities. Many communities offer commercial composting services. You can locate a partner facility through the CMA’s partner facility locator tool by entering your zip code. This tool provides information on composting partners across the nation and in Canada.
Benefits of Composting
Reduces Landfill Waste: Composting DTOCS plates prevents them from ending up in landfills, reducing methane emissions and conserving landfill space.
Enriches Soil: Compost adds valuable nutrients to the soil, improving soil structure, water retention, and plant growth.
Supports Sustainability: By choosing compostable plates, you support sustainable manufacturing practices and reduce your environmental footprint.
Composting is an effective and environmentally friendly way to manage waste. By incorporating DTOCS certified compostable plates into your composting routine, you can contribute to a greener planet. Whether you compost at home or use a commercial facility, our plates make it easy to adopt sustainable practices. Start composting today and make a positive impact on the environment with DTOCS.