Special Issues: Microplastics Runoff from Terrestrial Areas and Countermeasures
ISO Standardization Related to Bio-plastics
2022 Volume 33 Issue 5 Pages 392-401
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2022 Volume 33 Issue 5 Pages 392-401
The paper explains ISO standardizations related to (marine) biodegradability of bioplastics, biobased microplastic fibers, and recycling processes for plastics. These ISO were discussed and published in ISO/TC 61/SC 14: ISO Sub-committee, SC14 (Environmental aspects) of Technical Committee, TC61 (Plastics). Twelve ISO standards related to marine biodegradation were published and are currently under discussion; three of these were proposed by Japan. Nine ISO standards related to microplastics and fibers were also published and under discussion; one of these was proposed by Japan. Four ISO standards related to plastics recycling were published and under discussion; one of these was proposed by Japan. In addition, the paper outlines promotion of market expansion for these products using ISO standards, such as the certification system.
