ASTM D7611-20: Change to Resin Identification Code Standard
Symbols hold prominence from their ubiquity. Due to this, markings can become as recognizable as the letter “a.” One such symbol is visible to anyone…
Resin Identification Codes (RICs), as Specified by ASTM D7611
In hope of satiating their environmentally-conscious guilt, many consumers look for markings on plastic products to determine if their items can be discarded in the…
Earth Day 2018: How Standards Enable Manufacturers and Consumers to Control Plastic Usage
Every April 22, over 1 billion people in 192 countries participate in the largest civic-focused day of action in the world. This is Earth Day,…
Standard Codes and Symbols for Handling and Recycling Plastics
Recycling is the simplest way we can fulfill our obligation as environmental stewards. The act of putting refuse in the correct container, while incredibly basic,…