ANSI Endorsement of ASTM D6954-24 Marks a Major Step for Oxo-Biodegradable Plastics

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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) now lists ASTM D6954-24, a standard that provides clear guidelines for testing oxo-biodegradable plastics. This is a significant step because it validates the science behind oxo-biodegradable technology. The standard outlines how plastics should be exposed and tested to show they can degrade through oxidation and then biodegrade in the […]

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Lambton College Findings on How Oxo-Biodegradable Plastics Tackle Microplastics

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While oxo-degradable plastics break into persistent microplastics, oxo-biodegradable plastics are engineered to fully break down into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass through a two-stage process of oxidation and microbial action.

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A Life Cycle Assessment of Oxo-biodegradable, Compostable, and Conventional Bags

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An impact assessment was conducted to assess the bags over 11 environmental impact categories including global warming potential (carbon footprint), abiotic resource depletion (use of non-renewable resources such as oil and metals), and litter. 

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Life Cycle Impacts Of Plastic Packaging Compared To Substitutes In The United States And Canada

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This report gives a snapshot of the environmental impacts of the current overall mix of plastic packaging in several categories, and the environmental impacts of the overall mix of alternative types of packaging that might be used as substitutes. 

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