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| Author(s): | Goldstein, Nora |
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| Author Affiliation: | Executive Editor, BioCycle |
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| Title: | The curb and pile trial |
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| Source: | BioCycle, The Journal of Waste Recycling. Vol. 34, No. 8, August 1993, p. 37-39. |
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| Publishing Information: | Emmaus, PA: The JG Press, Inc. |
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| # of Pages: | 3 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Composts; Degradation; Biodegradation; Polymers
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| Abstract/Contents: | Novon Products, producers of a biodegradable polymer, became involved with the yard waste composting project in Springfield Township, New Jersey in 1992. The project used the Woodhue yard waste composting site to carry out the composting operations. Novon refers to the experiment as the "Woodhue Validation Program." This program consists of several components: a compostability study; a compost bag performance study; and a utility validation, where yard waste bags made from Novon polymers are being used by residents in a New Jersey community. The compostability study is evaluating the degradation of Novon in a range of composting scenarios. According to Thomas Armer, director of Market Development at Novon products, "To date, results of the compostability trial have been positive. After four weeks of composting in the windrows, Novon material had disentigrated to the point that it passed through a 0.039 inch sieve screen. In the seed germination tests, there was at least one seedling break out within 48 hours, with 80 percent breaking out in the first week. We view that as Novon not having a detrimental effect on soil or compost quality." Futher degradation monitoring of the polymers is being administered by the NJDEPE. Attention is also given to real life tests and a detailed description of the elements comprising the compost collection process. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Goldstein, N. 1993. The curb and pile trial. BioCycle. 34(8):p. 37-39. |
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