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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

Environmental law, or sometimes known as environmental and natural resources law, is a term used to explain regulations, statutes, local, national and international legislation, and treaties designed to protect the environment from damage and to explain the legal consequences of such damage towards governments or private entities or individuals (1).

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Environmental Perspectives

Environmental Science

Environmental regulation. EPA and agencies have dozens of guidance documents and regulations about analytical methods to be used for environmental samples. Based on regulations and scientific knowledge, commercial laboratories have an established suite of chemicals they typically look for in environmental samples.