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ASTM International Publishes Case Study on Standards for Biodegradable Plastic

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One of the winning entries is on a set of standards for biodegradable plastic from Committee D20 on Plastics. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires the standard for reporting on biobased content in fuels. These standards are also the basis of certifications issued by U.S. and European organizations.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Biodegradable : Used to describe substances and the ability of microorganisms (bacteria, algae) to break it down. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act : Known as CERCLA, this 1980 Act set to handle a growing problem of abandoned areas of the built environment that held and handled hazardous waste.

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Environmental Perspectives

Environmental Science

CERCLA ( Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act , aka Superfund) - cleans up “abandoned” haz waste. Incineration, thermal desorption, chemical stabilization, landfarming (biodegradation), and offsite landfilling are some options. But what do you do with it after it's dug up?