ASTM D6954-24: Plastic Biodegradability
Using oxo-biodegradable technology can prevent future contributions to the accumulation of plastic waste that has escaped into the environment. Oxo-biodegradable plastic serves as a solution…
ASA/ANSI S12.60-2019/Part 4 (R2024): Acoustics in Schools
Excessive background noise or reverberation in physical education spaces interferes with speech communication and thus presents an acoustical impediment to learning. ASA/ANSI S12.60-2019/Part 4 (R2024):…
ASTM E3082-20: Christmas Trees Fire Retardant Treatments
More than 1,000,000 acres of land have been planted to grow Christmas trees, with more than 2,000 trees typically planted per acre. Maintaining fire resistant…
ISO 18168:2015—Textile Floor Coverings
The earliest known example of a rug was discovered in an archeological dig in 1948 in the Altai Mountains in Siberia. It was discovered in…
ASTM D4035-22: Knitted Necktie And Scarf Fabrics
In ancient Egypt, many Pharaohs wore broad ties adorned with precious stones wrapped around their necks. This broad collar functioned as an indispensable ornament for the gods,…
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ASTM F3248-17: Mixed Elastic Sport And Dance Surfaces
Public gymnasiums sprung up in the US in the early 1800s. At this time, different types of fitness flooring emerged based on specific gymnastic activities….
ASTM F963-23: Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety
ASTM F963, the standard for toy safety, has been revised. The current version, ASTM F963-23: Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety, revises and supersedes…
ISO 8124-2:2023—Safety Of Toys – Part 2: Flammability
Flammability is an aspect that certain toy safety standards cover because some toys can easily catch on fire if they contain flammable material that would pose a hazard…
ASTM F381-16: Consumer Trampolines
The kangaroo was the first animal to jump on a trampoline. To promote his invention, George Nissen jumped on a trampoline alongside a kangaroo in Central Park,…