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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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What are biodegradable plastics?

Biodegradable plastics are defined by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) as "a degradable plastic in which the degradation results from the action of naturally-occurring microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and algae"

Biodegradation is defined by the EPA as, "A process by which microbial organisms transform or alter (through metabolic or enzymatic action) the structure of chemicals introduced into the environment. "The biodegradation process breaks down everything from yard waste to crude oil. It is a natural process that keeps our planet clean and healthy. Unfortunately, the rate at which we are producing waste far outpaces the rate of natural biodegradation, leading to an unsustainable state. As landfills fill up at record rates, air, water and soil pollution is increasing.

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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.

Are garbage bags included in the single-use bag ban?

No, only single-use carryout bags are included in the portion of the law. Trash bags continue to be allowable to purchase in stores. I’m going to put this at the bottom of the post like the others

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Can the public use their own bags that don't qualify under the law?

Yes, the definition for reusable carryout bag only applies to the bags that stores and businesses are allowed to provide or sell to customers.

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What kind of bags does the law prohibit?

A "single-use plastic carryout bag" is a carryout bag made of plastic that is not a reusable carry out bag as defined by the law. These are prohibited from being provided in all retail establishments. There are some
exceptions. There is no minimum thickness for a bag to be considered reusable. No single-use plastic carryout bags, regardless of the thickness of the plastic, are allowed to be provided or sold. A "single-use paper carryout bag" is a carryout bag made of paper that is not a reusable carryout bag as defined by the law. These are only prohibited from being provided in Grocery Stores larger than 2,500
square feet.

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What are the basic requirements of New Jersey's ban on plastic bags?

The plastic and paper single-use carryout bag ban has many requirements and some exceptions. In general, the law prohibits all Stores, Food Service Businesses, and Grocery Stores from selling or providing their customers with single use plastic carryout bags. In addition, Grocery Stores that occupy at least 2,500 square feet may not provide single-use paper carryout bags.

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We, at Patriot BioEnvironmental, are delivering on our promise to create a better future for the environment by providing the best compostable, biodegradable, plant-based products, and the highest-quality polymer additives. Please subscribe to our newsletter and advocacy program to support our efforts.

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How does Patriot Bioenvironmental make a DIFFERENCE???
1. Agricultural materials, PLANT based PRODUCTS
2. Additives that accelerate the biodegradation of treated plastic
3. NO disruption to Industrial Manufacturing
4. NO disruption to the way we discard waste. Our product can be put into recyclable or solid waste with no disturbance to the way we already do things
5. NO impact to commercial vendors, allowing the customers to shop the same way they have for decades by receiving biodegradable plastic bags

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New Jersey businesses should start preparing now for implementation of a new law which takes affect May 4, 2022. It ends the service of single use plastic carry out bags and polystyrene form food service products at retail stores in food service businesses. The utilisation of single use paper carryout bags will also be prohibited at grocery stores at or over 2500 sq ft. Plastic straws have already been limited to by-request-only established on November 4, 2021.

The NJ Action Center, the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, and the NJ Clean Communities Council are working together to help communities and businesses understand and comply with the law. A following presentation will include explanation of the law, a discussion of frequently asked questions, an easy to read chart explaining what businesses are affected and how to comply. The demonstration will showcase many other resources that are available to support businesses at Business.NJ.gov.

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