S3-E02: Breaking Down Biodegradability: Standards, Science & Trust
From Mastering Sustainability by Madeline Armstrong, Ray Loflin
October 1, 2025 · 1h 1m · Season 3 · Episode 2
About this episode
The episode explores biodegradability, focusing on ASTM standards and the importance of rigorous testing to combat greenwashing.
On this episode of Mastering Sustainability, we sit down with Kelvin Okamoto, Ph.D., CEO of Green Bottom Line, Inc., to unpack the complex and often misunderstood world of biodegradability. Kelvin takes us inside the role of ASTM standards in separating science from marketing claims—sharing why rigorous testing is essential to cut through greenwashing and ensure real environmental impact. From clarifying what “biodegradable” truly means to exploring how standards shape policy, industry adopti...
People in this episode
Hosts: Madeline Armstrong, Ray Loflin
Guest: Kelvin Okamoto
Topics covered
- biodegradability
- ASTM standards
- greenwashing
- environmental impact
- policy
- industry adoption
Keywords
- biodegradable
- ASTM standards
- greenwashing
- environmental impact
- biodegradability science
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Green Bottom Line, Inc., ASTM
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