I'm healthy & recycled

On our packaging, we mention that our products are healthy and recycled with the text: "I'm healthy & recycled". But why are our products healthy and what is the impact of recycled products on performance, quality or safety? You can read all about it here.

Healthy cookware, what does that mean? 

Experience a healthier culinary journey with BergHOFF’s innovative cook- and kitchenware. Our commitment to your well-being is evident in the application of our CeraGreen non-stick coating, promising an amazing cooking experience and excellent baking results without any PFAS.

Crafted with strong, natural-based materials and offered in a variety of mineral-based blends, CeraGreen stands as a PFAS-free non-stick alternative, surpassing common PTFE coatings in health benefits. It’s not just better for you; it’s better for the environment too.

The performance of our ceramic CeraGreen non-stick coatings is unparalleled. With various color options, these coatings are not only heat- and stain-resistant but also aroma and taste neutral. Choose the perfect colour alternative that aligns with your lifestyle and values.

Rest assured, our ceramic coating complies with the latest European legislation, ensuring not only excellent non-stick performance but also safety in usage. Elevate your cooking experience with BergHOFF – where health, performance, and style converge in every culinary creation.

Recycled cookware: what and how?

Wondering if recycled products can match the performance of their non-recycled alternative? Or curious about the composition of recycled products? Or maybe you are concerned about the safety of recycled products? Tired of wondering why recycled products seem more expensive than non-recycled items? Let’s discover the world of recycling! 

> What are recycled products made of? 
Recycled products are made with manufacturing discard or end-consumer waste. Recycling manufacturers are certified to ensure trackability and to verify recycled content. The percentage of recycled content can vary from order to order, depending on the availability on the market. At BergHOFF, our recycled plastic products contain at least 20% recycled content and our recycled metal cookware (stainless steel or aluminum) contain at least 90% recycled end-consumer waste (SDG 12*: Responsible consumptions and production). All meeting strict European standards.

> What about quality? 
Collected metal waste is processed by extraction to its basic raw material components, ensuring the same properties, quality or performance as virgin raw material. These recycled components are the foundations for new metal compositions and alloys, identically as virgin alloys. All monitored according the existing European and International metal standards. Plastic waste is sorted, washed and processed into recyclate pellets. To ensure same properties, quality or performance as virgin plastic, some additives are added. All monitored the same way as virgin plastics and tested according to strict European standards for food contact.

> What about sustainability? 
Recycling consumes up to 95% less energy compared to mining and the production of raw metal material. Less of our earth’s resources are used, as mining is excluded. For plastics, there is a significant reduction of waste, fossil resources and CO2 emissions up to 85% (SDG 12*: Responsible consumption and production).

> What about costs?
Due to the complexity of recycling, the cost of recycled material is still slightly higher than virgin material. As recycling will become more efficient and virgin material will become scarce, the cost difference is likely to disappear.

* BergHOFF Worldwide is dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet and our stakeholders without compromising on quality or performance. By integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into our company strategy, we strive to embed sustainability into our mission, vision, product development, and packaging. More information about our commitment to sustainability and the integration of the SDGs can be found here: blogpost BergHOFF Worldwide x Charter of Sustainable Entrepreneurship of Voka Limburg. General information about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals can be found here: https://sdgs.un.org/goals.