The Vernacare System consists of a specially designed Disposal Unit and a full spectrum of biodegradable molded pulp paper human waste receptacles for the collection and disposal of human waste, including bedpans, urinals, emesis basins, graduates and bowls. This cost-effective system has helped hospitals to reduce costs and improve service delivery by reducing landfill and incineration costs and by allowing Nursing staff to spend more time treating patients. Vernacare's unique molded pulp paper utensils are also environmentally friendly. They are manufactured from 100% recycled newspaper and telephone books without any dyes or bleaches. The addition of a natural resin helps to keep the utensils leak-proof. After use, the paper utensils are macerated into a fine mulch inside the enclosed hopper of the disposal unit. The "closed" nature of Vernacare's disposal unit improves infection control in the hospital by reducing the possibility of exposure and contact with human waste. Simply closing the lid and pressing the start button disposes of the utensil and the waste, quickly cleanly and completely. Used in Europe for over 40 years, Vernacare is the system of choice in 7 out of 10 hospitals in the United Kingdom. It is quickly gaining acceptance in North America with close to 600 Vernacare units operating throughout the United States and Canada.

Vernacare is unique in its approach to hospital waste disposal. The combination of recycled molded pulp paper human waste receptacles such as bedpans, urinals and emesis basins, and a specially designed disposal unit allows hospital staff to eliminate a number of concerns. The simple and quick disposal of these molded paper utensils allows Nursing staff to spend more time treating and caring for patients, rather than rinsing plastic. Furthermore, the risk of contamination and infection from an improperly sanitized utensil is eliminated, with the complete disposal of each paper product after use. By using a new, unused waste utensil each time, Vernacare offers an unmatched level of cleanliness and significantly reduces the risk of contamination. The specially designed disposal unit promotes efficiency and environmental responsibility. This "closed system" unit macerates waste receptacles and their contents into tiny paper fragments and then flushes them safely into the sewer system, where they bio-degrade naturally. Vernacare's disposal unit uses no more water than hospitals now use to clean bedpans. About the size of a dishwasher, this unit is quiet, safe and virtually maintenance free. Vernacare meets all FDA, EPA, UL and CSA requirements, and satisfies all municipal sewage disposal standards. Requests for further information should be made directly to Vernacare.