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. 2019 Apr 25;10:865. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.00865

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Current standards on biodegradability of plastics at sea. ISO 18830: Plastics-determination of aerobic biodegradation of non-floating plastic materials in a seawater/ sandy sediment interface – Method by measuring the oxygen demand in closed respirometer. ISO 19679: Determination of aerobic biodegradation of non-floating plastic materials in a seawater/sediment interface – method by analysis of evolved carbon dioxide respirometer. ASTMD7991: Determining aerobic biodegradation of plastics buried in sandy marine sediment under controlled laboratory conditions. ASTM D7473: Standard test method for weight attrition of plastic materials in the marine environment by open system aquarium incubations. ASTM: Standard test method for determining aerobic biodegradation of plastic materials in the marine environment by a defined microbial consortium or natural sea water inoculum.