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What is Compostability Testing and Why Does it Matter

In an time of increasing environmental awareness, the terms “compostability” and “biodegradability” are more important than ever. But simply claiming a product is compostable is not enough. Compostability testing exists to validate those claims and verify that a material or product will actually break down in compost environments under certain conditions. In this post, we…

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ASTM D5511 Biodegradability Testing: Understanding Landfill Biodegradability

When it comes to evaluating how products and materials break down in landfill environments, ASTM D5511 biodegradability testing is one of the most recognized methods available; however, even using ASTM D5511 biodegradability testing, this evaluation faces significant challenges. Businesses, manufacturers, and product developers use this test to understand the long-term environmental impact of their materials…

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ASTM D5864 Biodegradability Testing and OECD 301B Biodegradability Testing: Understanding Biodegradability Standards for Lubricants

In today’s environmentally conscious world, industries are under increasing pressure to develop lubricants that are not only high-performing but also environmentally responsible. Biodegradability testing plays a critical role in verifying whether lubricants meet sustainability goals. Two of the most recognized testing methods in this field are ASTM D5864 biodegradability testing and OECD 301B biodegradability testing.…

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Choosing the Right Marine Biodegradability Seawater Testing Standard: ISO 16221 and OECD 306

As industries worldwide continue to embrace sustainability, understanding how products behave in marine environments is more important than ever. Whether it is a detergent, lubricant, bioplastic, or personal care product, materials entering oceans and coastal waters must undergo rigorous marine biodegradability seawater testing to evaluate their environmental fate. Two major testing standards, ISO 16221 and…

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Key Benefits of Biodegradability Testing

Biodegradability testing is a crucial process that assesses the ability of a substance to break down and return to the environment through natural processes. Here are some key benefits of biodegradability testing: Environmental Impact Assessment: Helps evaluate the potential environmental impact of a substance or product. Provides insights into the likelihood of a material causing…

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