ASTM In-Person Training

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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ASTM Training Live in Singapore

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.