METHOD OF PRODUCING PAPER WITH METHANE REDUCTION INGREDIENTS

摘要

Disclosed is a formulation and method for treating paper so that paper in landfills produces less methane than untreated paper. The method includes adding one or more nitrate salts to paper during the process of making paper, or after the paper is made. One effect of adding the nitrate salts is promoting the growth of certain bacteria which do not produce methane as they consume paper products.