Testing and Certification of Biodegradable Products
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Biodegradable Products Overview of biodegradable products, importance, and applications
Module #2 What are Biodegradable Materials? Types of biodegradable materials, properties, and advantages
Module #3 Benefits and Challenges of Biodegradable Products Environmental benefits, market trends, and technical challenges
Module #4 Regulatory Framework for Biodegradable Products Overview of global regulations, standards, and certifications
Module #5 Testing Methods for Biodegradable Products Overview of testing methods for biodegradability, compostability, and environmental impact
Module #6 Biodegradability Testing (ASTM D5511, ISO 14855) Principles and procedures for biodegradability testing
Module #7 Compostability Testing (ASTM D5338, ISO 14855) Principles and procedures for compostability testing
Module #8 Environmental Impact Assessment (Life Cycle Assessment) Principles and procedures for environmental impact assessment
Module #9 Certification Schemes for Biodegradable Products Overview of certification schemes (e.g. Compostable, Biodegradable Products Institute)
Module #10 Compostable Certification (Compostable mark, EN 13432) Requirements and procedures for compostable certification
Module #11 Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) Certification Requirements and procedures for BPI certification
Module #12 ISO 17065:2012 Certification for Biodegradable Products Requirements and procedures for ISO 17065:2012 certification
Module #13 Sampling and Preparation for Testing Guidelines for sampling and preparation of biodegradable products for testing
Module #14 Interpretation of Test Results and Reporting Guidelines for interpreting test results and reporting
Module #15 Case Studies:Biodegradable Packaging and Textiles Practical examples of testing and certification of biodegradable packaging and textiles
Module #16 Case Studies:Biodegradable Plastics and Composites Practical examples of testing and certification of biodegradable plastics and composites
Module #17 Challenges and Future Directions in Biodegradable Product Testing Discussion of current challenges and future directions in biodegradable product testing
Module #18 Group Project:Development of a Testing and Certification Plan Group project to develop a testing and certification plan for a biodegradable product
Module #19 Guest Lecture:Industry Perspective on Biodegradable Product Testing Guest lecture from industry expert on biodegradable product testing and certification
Module #20 Final Project:Testing and Certification of a Biodegradable Product Individual project to design and implement a testing and certification plan for a biodegradable product
Module #21 Revision and Practice Questions Revision of key concepts and practice questions for testing and certification
Module #22 Biodegradable Products in Emerging Markets Challenges and opportunities for biodegradable products in emerging markets
Module #23 Lab Tour:Biodegradable Product Testing Laboratory Guided tour of a biodegradable product testing laboratory
Module #24 Expert Panel Discussion:Future of Biodegradable Product Testing Expert panel discussion on the future of biodegradable product testing and certification
Module #25 Biodegradable Products in Circular Economy Role of biodegradable products in circular economy and sustainable development
Module #26 ISO 14021:2016 Environmental Labels and Declarations Requirements and procedures for ISO 14021:2016 environmental labels and declarations
Module #27 Biodegradable Products in Agriculture and Horticulture Applications and challenges of biodegradable products in agriculture and horticulture
Module #28 Biodegradable Products in Packaging and Logistics Applications and challenges of biodegradable products in packaging and logistics
Module #29 Biodegradable Products in Textiles and Fashion Applications and challenges of biodegradable products in textiles and fashion
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Testing and Certification of Biodegradable Products career
