1. Scope
Home composting cannot be directly related to existing ASTM standards for degradable plastics because the anticipated temperature profile is likely to be different.
The standard is to be used for post-consumer disposal of plastic components without a collection infrastructure. At present, no such standard exists.
Keywords
composting, biodegradable, plastics
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Citing ASTM Standards
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