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Understanding the New Oxo-Biodegradable Plastics: Today’s Best End-of-life Solution Suitable for Plastics Disposal at the Landfill and Dump

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Due to the recent rise in consumer demands for sustainable products, manufacturers and marketers are jumping on the latest trend in consumer product marketing to entice customers to buy their products.

However, what most consumers don’t realize is that we are all being subjected to “Greenwashing” – a term describing the act of misleading consumers concerning the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product or service.  TerraChoice Environmental Marketing, a North American environmental marketing firm, completed a study called “The 7 Sins of Greenwashing” which reported on the environmental claims made on products carried at “big box” stores throughout North America.  View recent 2009 study here: The 7 Sins of Greenwashing Over 2200 products were reviewed at 24 big box stores in North America and surprisingly over 98% of products committed at least one Sin of Greenwashing.  View complete list of Greenwashing Sins: The Seven Sins

This has brought forth widespread doubt in the marketing of products, where consumers want to make the right decision and believe they can rely on their favourite brands to purchase sustainable products. Both the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Competition Bureau of Canada recognize this issue and have voiced their plan to protect consumers by implementing environmental protection actions.

Similar concerns have increased surrounding the validity of degradable, biodegradable and compostable plastic bags.   As we’ve discussed in our blog and in our replies to various media outlets, EPI strongly encourages that we all need to be consciously aware of what type of plastic we’re using, the environmental impact, and the best method of disposal.

With all of the discussion and misrepresentation in not only our industry but also consumer products, EPI is dedicated to educate and inform others about the benefits of oxo-biodegradable technology and to provide information on the biodegradable plastic industry as a whole.   EPI’s website is intended to be used as a resource tool for others to help understand our technology. We have included definitions and scientific research to substantiate the benefits of using oxo-biodegradable additive and the overall environmental effect.

According to findings of The Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan tax research group based in Washington, D.C., “…bag taxes may just be another way for a state or city to grab general revenue.”

15 states in the United States have pending bag tax proposals ranging from 5 cents to 25 cents a bag but are there any environmental benefits as a result of mandatory bag taxes?

Bag tax proposals are receiving widespread debate with multiple groups claiming the overall purpose and true environmental benefits are not being achieved.  In March of 2002, Ireland passed a plastic bag tax and as reported by the American Chemistry Council, sales of plastic shopping bags decreased by almost 90 percent however, sales of other plastic bags (i.e.: garbage bags) increased by 400 percent. Also, some retailers switched to paper bags, resulting in more transport trucks involved in shipping the increased weight and volume of paper bags versus plastic bags. For further information, please visit American Chemistry Council’s website.

As examined in the foundation’s report, the bag tax legislation passed in Washington D.C. called the “Anacostia River Cleanup and Protection Act,” is already switching gears. City officials originally pitched a campaign promising citizens the bag tax revenue will fund environmental education campaigns and implement measures to clean up the river. However, as determined in The Tax Foundation report’s findings, “Just four months after enactment of the bag tax, and with only $150,000 collected, Mayor Fenty proposed raiding the fund through an inter-governmental transfer in order to pay for general city services not necessarily related to any environmental programs.”  To review the complete report, please visit The Tax Foundation’s website

In March of 2007, San Francisco, California was the first city to ban plastic bags where the decision was based on the “harsh economics” behind recycling.  However, plastic bag bans receive extensive criticism because these disposable plastic bags that were formerly available in grocery stores and reused for bin liners, have now been replaced with the increased purchase of heavier gauge plastic garbage bags.  In addition, some retailers choose the alternative route of offering paper bags which consumes more energy and releases more greenhouse gases resulting in negative environmental impacts.

Reducing and disposing of waste are constant challenges we all face and available waste disposal methods are not always controlled or consistent in global regions.   Programs need to be implemented to properly educate consumers how to reuse and reduce plastic bag waste in a number of positive ways.  Biodegradable plastic bags are gaining global acceptance however, more efforts need to be placed on the education behind the technology so that consumers are able to identify and utilize products with true environmental benefits.

The State of California will soon vote on two bills which will virtually eradicate the use of plastic bags in California.  California currently has a law prohibiting fees on plastic bags (not paper), but outright bans are permitted provided the governmental agency does so through the appropriate channels.  These appropriate channels permit plastic bags to be banned even if an environmental impact review concludes that paper is worse for the environment than plastic.  In other words, bad policy is perfectly legal provided that the bureaucratic process is respected.

The first bill is titled AB 1998.  AB 1998 will prohibit large retailers and chain stores after July 1, 2011, from providing any type of plastic carryout bag to a customer.  These stores must instead provide reusable bags for a fee and paper bags for $0.25.

The second bill is titled AB 2138.  AB 2138 will ban the use of plastic carry out bags and plastic food service packaging in restaurants after July 1, 20120, unless the packaging or bag meets a specified composting or recycled rate.

Ironically, the reusable bags intended to replace plastic bags will be exempted from the State of California’s Toxics in Packaging Law, which means they will be allowed to contain heavy metals such as lead and toxic materials.  So much for protecting the citizenry and the environment.

In March, 2010, I joined the members of the California Film Extruders & Converters Association to meet certain legislators and legislative aides.  We vigorously lobbied California’s lawmakers to reconsider the ill-conceived bag bans, which are based on misguided policy and a failure to understand that paper bags are far worse for the environment than plastic bags.  Updates are expected in June 2010.

Without a doubt, packaging plays a critical role in how a company positions itself in the marketplace and ultimately determines how they’re perceived by consumers.   Global environmental issues are quite often examined by the media and companies are now finding themselves competing to offer green and sustainable consumer packaging to maintain and grow their market share.

It comes as no surprise that a reputable, well known company such as Frito-Lay would seize this opportunity to market their SunChips Compostable Bag.  Sterling Anthony, a consultant specializing in strategic marketing, logistics and packaging addressed several key issues now facing the team at Frito-Lay: The case of the compostable chip package.  At the centre of Frito-Lays’ issues is the marketing communication which clearly identifies SunChips as “compostable.”

Due to the recent rise in consumer demands for sustainable products, manufacturers and marketers are jumping on the latest trend in consumer product marketing to entice customers to buy their products.

However, what most consumers don’t realize is that we are all being subjected to “Greenwashing” – a term describing the act of misleading consumers concerning the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product or service.  TerraChoice Environmental Marketing, a North American environmental marketing firm, completed a study called “The 7 Sins of Greenwashing” which reported on the environmental claims made on products carried at “big box” stores throughout North America.  View recent 2009 study here: The 7 Sins of Greenwashing Over 2200 products were reviewed at 24 big box stores in North America and surprisingly over 98% of products committed at least one Sin of Greenwashing.  View complete list of Greenwashing Sins: The Seven Sins

This has brought forth widespread doubt in the marketing of products, where consumers want to make the right decision and believe they can rely on their favourite brands to purchase sustainable products. Both the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Competition Bureau of Canada recognize this issue and have voiced their plan to protect consumers by implementing environmental protection actions.

Similar concerns have increased surrounding the validity of degradable, biodegradable and compostable plastic bags.   As we’ve discussed in our blog and in our replies to various media outlets, EPI strongly encourages that we all need to be consciously aware of what type of plastic we’re using, the environmental impact, and the best method of disposal.

With all of the discussion and misrepresentation in not only our industry but also consumer products, EPI is dedicated to educate and inform others about the benefits of oxo-biodegradable technology and to provide information on the biodegradable plastic industry as a whole.   EPI’s website is intended to be used as a resource tool for others to help understand our technology. We have included definitions and scientific research to substantiate the benefits of using oxo-biodegradable additive and the overall environmental effect.

For the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the City of Vancouver selected EPI Environmental Technologies Inc. to provide oxo-biodegradable plastic bags as an environmental and secure alternative to metal garbage cans. The City of Vancouver chose EPI’s technology as they wanted a clear plastic bag which would have a positive environmental effect after the Winter Games.

Similar garbage disposal systems have been implemented before in other cities during large events with the purpose of providing little cover for hidden bombs. The clear plastic garbage disposal system was designed with two rings the size of garbage can lids capped onto a pole and one plastic bag was placed over each.  One was used for garbage collection and one used for recycling. Another band was then placed over the top to secure each plastic bag. About 400 plastic bag systems utilizing EPI’s TDPA™ technology were in place at nearly 194 Olympic venue locations.   Not only a very cheap and effective way to collect litter but also a practical, environmental solution during the Olympics Games.  See pictures below:

Were you in Vancouver during the Olympics? What are your thoughts of using oxo-biodegradable plastic bags?