Environmental Impact Assessment
What is Environmental Impact Assessment?
Environmental Impact Assessment is the process of evaluating the environmental effects of residual materials after biodegradation and disintegration tests. It measures the impact of remaining residues on the germination and early growth of seedlings from two higher plant species, thereby assessing the environmental suitability of the material.
Test Items
| Classification | Standard Name | |
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| Plant Toxicity |
OECD 208 Terrestrial Plant Test : Seedling Emergence and Seedling Growth Test |
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EN 13432 (Annex E) Packaging - Requirements for packaging recoverable through compositing and biodegradation - Test scheme and evaluation criteria for the final acceptance of packaging |
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| Division | Compost Source | Test Period | Evaluation Method |
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| Plant Toxicity | Compost from biodegradation tests | 2–3 weeks | Seed germination rate Biomass weight |
Plant Toxicity Evaluation in Progress
- Sewage Treatment Conditions: Toxicity assessment using water fleas (Daphnia).
- Marine Conditions: Toxicity assessment using luminescent bacteria (available upon inquiry).