Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
ASTM
standards
Description
D6852-02
Standard guide for the determination of bio-based content,
resources consumption, and environmental profile of
materials and products
Standard test methods for determining the bio-based
content of natural range materials using radiocarbon and
isotope ratio mass spectrometry analysis
D6868-03
Standard specification for biodegradable plastics used as
coatings on paper and other compostable substrates
D6954-04
Standard guide for exposing and testing plastics that
degrade in the environment by a combination of oxidation
and biodegradation
D7026-04
Standard guide for sampling and reporting of results for the
determination of bio-based content of materials via carbon
isotope analysis
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Indicates that a revision is being proposed to the standard.
Figure 6.11
Diagram illustrating the potential enhanced biodegradability
of only some bio-based plastics.
Source: Redrawn from Tokiwa et al. (2009).
