It is an important test to study how plastics break down in landfills. When plastics decompose in a landfill, it can impact the breakdown of other materials around them. Rapid degradation of plastic in a landfill can have economic benefits, like increasing landfill-gas recovery and reducing the time needed for after-care of the landfill.

It creates mixtures of household waste and plastic materials after different levels of decomposition, similar to landfill conditions. The materials are exposed to a special type of bacteria derived from anaerobic digesters.

The results can be used to develop more eco-friendly plastics and better waste treatment practices. With ASTM D5526, researchers and industries can compare different plastic materials’ biodegradation and adopt more sustainable waste management strategies. By studying how plastics degrade in high-solids anaerobic environments, we can make informed decisions to protect the environment and promote a greener future.

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