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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. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) BioPreferred ® program, mandated by Congress in the 2018 Farm Bill, authorizes the procurement of biobased products by the federal government. The article notes that the U.S.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

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Biodegradable : Used to describe substances and the ability of microorganisms (bacteria, algae) to break it down. Often subject to specific environmental protections, especially when “endangered” (see above). There should also be effective judicial and proceedings against polluters and those responsible.