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ASTM International’s waste management committee (D34) has awarded its B. Charles Malloy Award to Raul Dominguez, Jr., senior air quality chemist with the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The award is given in memory of the founder and past chair of D34, whose activities led to the growth and improvement of the committee and increased its influence in the field of waste management. It…, About ASTM International, Committed to serving global societal needs, ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards – developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts – and innovate services to improve lives… Helping our world work better., Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11713 ###
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ASTM International is conducting a workshop on reducing plastics pollution, in Seattle, Washington on Aug. 7, 2023. The event will occur in conjunction with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation's (APEC) third ministerial meetings, and as a component of the Subcommittee on Standards and Conformance program. This workshop is the first of two planned for a new ASTM project titled, “Assisting Policy…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org, Workshop Contact, : Elvin Chia, ASTM ASEAN Representative, mailto:echia@astm.org echia@astm.org ; +65 8778 4200 Release #11706 ###
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ASTM International presented its top annual award – the 2023 Award of Merit – to Richard Rosati for his contributions to ASTM’s consumer products committee (F15). The prestigious award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Rosati was recognized for his…, Media Inquiries:, Gavin O’Reilly, tel+1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org Release #11680 ###
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Global standards organization, ASTM International, announced its newest innovation in improving digital workflow functionality through its new Compass Points tool. Compass Points is an online tool that provides users with the ability to highlight important components in standards, building a permanent link back to that data for multiple purposes. It’s an easy-to-use step that vaults users towards…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11669 ###
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ASTM International’s waste management committee ( D34 ) is developing a proposed test method that focuses on detecting hazardous hydrocarbons in soil. According to ASTM International member Wesley McCall, the proposed standard ( WK84635 ) centers around use of a steel probe called an Optical Imaging Profiler (OIP). The probe is advanced into soils and unconsolidated materials using direct push…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Brian Milewski, tel +1.610.832.9619; bmilewski@astm.org Release #11640, ###
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ASTM International’s furniture safety subcommittee ( F15.42 ) has approved several revisions to ASTM’s specification for clothing storage units (CSU) ( F2057 ). “The recent revisions to F2057 were a collaboration between manufacturers, consumers, testing labs and others to take into account real world use of the products and to increase the safety of clothing storage units,” says Richard Rosati,…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11614 ###
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ASTM International is celebrating its 125 th anniversary this year and, as part of the celebrations the organization has announced eight winners of its Standards Case Study Contest, launched in Spring of 2022. ASTM technical committees were invited to submit examples of standards that exemplify an above-average impact in bettering society. 74 submissions from 44 different committees were…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Katerina Koperna, tel +1.610.832.9728; kkoperna@astm.org Release #11588 ###
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Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, published Wohlers Specialty Report on Construction: Building an Additive Construction Future . The report details developments in additive construction (AC), an industry that is rapidly growing in response to emerging opportunities brought about from additive manufacturing and 3D printing. “ASTM International sees AC as the next frontier in…, About Wohlers Associates, powered by ASTM International, The advisory group offers an unparalleled window into additive manufacturing and 3D printing by providing technical, market, and strategic advice on the new developments and trends in rapid product development and AM. Wohlers Associates was acquired by ASTM International in 2021 and now includes an expansive team of technical and market experts to support the growing AM industry., Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org Release #11578 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has formed a new group to create and maintain standards for pet products. The new subcommittee ( F15.05 ) will develop the first international standards for certain common pet products, establishing best practice design safety and helping companies be more consistent in their messaging. The first meeting is scheduled for Dec. 6, 2022, from…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11577 ###
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ASTM International’s consumer products committee ( F15 ) has approved a new subcommittee to develop standards for adult sexual products. The subcommittee will begin its work by developing a consumer safety specification for such products. According to ASTM member David Simonson, an increasing number of incidents associated with the use of adult products has led to the need for standards. “The…, Media Inquiries:, Dan Bergels, tel +1.610.832.9602; dbergels@astm.org, Committee Contact:, Molly Lynyak, tel +1.610.832.9743; mlynyak@astm.org Release #11566 ###