ASTM approves PFAS sampling guide covering water, soil and living organisms. ASTM International has approved standard E3511, setting out sampling methods for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water, soil and biological organisms in which these persistent chemicals accumulate and are measured.
The standard, developed by ASTM’s committee on environmental assessment, risk management and corrective action (E50), covers project planning, sampling programme design, sample collection considerations, field quality control and associated resources. The task group has also invited interested parties to contribute to a proposed standard on PFAS source differentiation using forensic applications.
Packaging firm Pact Group has invested in Plan B Circular, the UK textile-to-textile polyester recycler behind Project Re:claim, its joint venture with the Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL). The deal aims to scale polyester recycling ahead of EU legislation expected in 2028.
Sixteen international partners led by Danish Technological Institute have launched InFACT, a project to turn household flexible plastic waste such as crisp packets, coffee bags and meat films into new packaging, including food packaging. Less than 15 per cent of this material is currently recycled.