Are you being asked to distinguish science-based biodegradability from unsupported claims?

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Do you need to verify compostability against ASTM and ISO standards?

Can you confidently interpret biodegradation curves, estimate t₉₀, and assess performance beyond controlled lab conditions?

If you’re responsible for evaluating, specifying, or defending biodegradable and compostable plastics, you need more than marketing language—you need data.

SPE Online Workshop: The Science & Technology of Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics
April 7–9, 2026
11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET (each day)

This workshop provides a rigorous, standards-based examination of polymer biodegradation and compostability, grounded in measurable end-of-life outcomes.

You will gain:

• Clear understanding of biochemical and physicochemical mechanisms governing polymer biodegradation
• Direct insight into ASTM and ISO test methods, including the >90% carbon-to-CO₂ conversion requirement
• Practical tools to interpret biodegradation data and model t₉₀ values for soil and marine environments
• Evidence-based analysis of common misconceptions, including unsupported claims around oxo-additives and enzyme-modified polyolefins
• Quantified perspective on how certified compostable polymers contribute to organics diversion and greenhouse gas mitigation
• Exposure to emerging technologies, including instrumented bioreactor composting systems

If your organization is making sustainability claims, developing materials, advising customers, or evaluating regulatory compliance, this workshop equips you with defensible, technically sound answers.