Patriot BioEnvironmental

Are plastics a major contributor of methane gas production in landfills?

Contrary to popular belief, plastics contribute just 3% of the methane gas produced by landfills. By comparison, wetlands at 30%, agriculture at 24% and energy at 14% are the leading contributors to methane production. With private ownership of landfills increasing, the capture of this by-product is being repurposed as energy to power both businesses and municipalities.

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Is there a difference between Oxo-degradable and Biodegradable?

Plastics made with our additives are designed to biodegrade in landfill environments where more than 85% of plastics end up. Oxo-degradable plastics require oxygen and UV light to biodegrade two things not found in landfills. Plastics treated with our additive are designed to biodegrade in both aerobic & anaerobic environments, like landfills. Oxo-degradable plastics cannot be used with all common packaging plastics. Our additives can be added to just about any type of plastic. Oxo-degradable plastics can leave behind harmful byproducts. Our treated plastics break down completely, forming inert biomass and can generate clean energy. Our additives are designed to allow plastic to biodegrade in landfill environments rich with microbes but lacking oxygen and UV light. Plastics made with our additive product are biodegradable in both aerobic and anaerobic environments, making them ideal for landfills, where most plastics are discarded.

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BREAKING NEWS FOR THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY

PLASTIC BAN WEBINAR

Middlesex County - Roundtable to discuss ban on all plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products
Register in advance for this webinar here

Plastic Ban Webinar All Middlesex County buildings will remain closed to the general public due to COVID-19. County services are available on an appointment basis.