ASTM Biodegradability and Biobased Training - ASTM Korea

ASTM Sustainable Materials Training in Singapore

Join us at the ASTM Singapore office (1 Raffles Place, Tower 2, #27-64) for a comprehensive in-person course designed to deepen your understanding of degradability, biodegradability, and non-petroleum-based materials.

This immersive 12-hour training is divided into two sessions, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with industry experts and peers.

By completing this course, you will:

Accurately define and differentiate between degradability and biodegradability

Understand various types of biodegradability and relevant standards

Gain insights into test methods and certification processes

Learn the requirements for making biodegradability claims in the US

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This hands-on course provides a thorough grounding in the principles of degradability and biodegradability, distinguishing between the two and exploring the role of non-petroleum-based content in materials.

Participants will delve into key topics including:

Definitions and differences between degradability and biodegradability

Types of biodegradability

Key ASTM standards, with comparisons to ISO and CEN standards

Basics of test methods and certification requirements

Guidelines for biodegradability claims in the US market

Identification of biodegradable materials and additives

Introduction to composting principles

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Course Benefits

Referenced ASTM Standards: Access to critical standards documents.

Course Notes: Comprehensive notes to support your learning.

Certificate of Completion: Recognize your achievement with 1.2 CEUs.

Expert Instruction: Learn from Kelvin Okamoto, a seasoned expert with extensive experience in sustainable materials.

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Location: ASTM Singapore Office, 1 Raffles Place, Tower 2, #27-64,
Singapore 048616

Dates:

Class 1: September 30 – October 1, 2024

Class 2: October 2 – October 3, 2024

Take this opportunity to deepen your expertise, enhance your professional credentials, and drive your business towards a more sustainable future. Register today and start your journey towards mastering the essentials of degradability and biodegradability.

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Course Instructor

Kelvin Okamoto, President of Green Bottom Line, brings over 30 years of industrial experience in sustainable materials and packaging. As a leading expert in the field, Kelvin is also the founder of Gen3Bio and CTO of Green Dot Bioplastics.

He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Cornell University and a B.S. in Chemistry from Stanford University. Kelvin chairs the ASTM D20.96 subcommittee on Environmentally Degradable Plastics and Biobased Products, ensuring that course content is both authoritative and current.