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Environment, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures have become one of the hottest topics in investing, sustainability, and many other industries. Even so, there is still some uncertainty about how to define ESG and what standards should be used… more
Industry sectors:
Environment
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ASTM International’s environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action committee (E50) has proposed a standard guide for evaluating aging underground storage tanks (USTs) for continued operation.
The standard guide, WK90823, would… more
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ASTM International’s robotics, automation, and autonomous systems committee (F45) is developing a proposed standard that will evaluate robotic systems for cleaning solar panels. The proposed standard (WK91653) will help to modernize solar panel… more
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ASTM International’s water committee (D19) has approved a new standard that will be used to identify microplastics in environmental water samples.
According to ASTM member and microplastics subcommittee lead William Robberson, P.E., the new test… more
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ASTM International has revised a key standard related to environmental site assessment for forestland or rural property. The standard (E2247) is managed by ASTM’s environmental assessment committee (E50), specifically subcommittee E50.02 on real… more
Industry sectors:
Environment
Features
In recent decades, global awareness of synthetic chemicals like PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and their impact on humans and animals has grown considerably. Found in everything from personal-care products, food packaging, and nonstick… more
Industry sectors:
Environment
Features
Plastic has become a hot-button issue in recent years. There is growing awareness of the risk of microplastics, as well as a great deal of excitement about biodegradable, compostable, and biobased plastics. What is the future of plastic – and what… more
Industry sectors:
Environment
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