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Standard Guide for Greener Cleanups

Standard Guide for Greener Cleanups

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Purpose—This guide provides a process for evaluating implementing, documenting, and reporting activities to reduce the environmental footprint of a cleanup as defined by the following core elements.  
4.1.1 Minimize Total Energy Use and Maximize Use of Renewable Energy—Reducing total energy use while also identifying means to increase the use of renewable energies throughout the cleanup. Possible methods may include reducing energy use, use of energy efficient equipment, use of onsite renewable resources (for example, wind, solar), and purchase of commercial energy from renewable resources.  
4.1.2 Minimize Air Pollutants and Greenhouse Gas Emissions—Reducing total air emissions, including emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases, throughout the cleanup. Possible methods may include minimizing the generation and transport of airborne contaminants and dust, efficient use of emitting equipment (for example, vehicles and heavy equipment), use of advanced emission controls, and use of cleaner fuels or hybrid technologies.  
4.1.3 Minimize Water Use and Impacts to Water Resources—Minimizing the use of water and impacts to water resources throughout the cleanup. Possible methods may include conserving water use in cleanup processes, use of water efficient products, water capture and reclamation for reuse, water efficient revegetation, and employing traditional BMPs for storm water, erosion, and sedimentation control.  
4.1.4 Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Materials and Waste—Minimizing the use of virgin materials and generation of waste throughout the cleanup as well as maximizing the use of recycled materials. Possible methods may include using recycled and locally generated materials, reusing waste materials (for example, concrete made with coal combustion products), diverting construction and demolition debris from disposal by recycling recovered resources, and using rapidly renewable materials or certified wood products.  
4.1.5 Protect Land and Ecosystem...
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1.1 Cleaning up sites improves environmental and public health conditions and as such can be viewed as “green.” However, cleanup activities use energy, water, and natural resources. The process of cleanup therefore creates its own environmental footprint. This guide describes a process for evaluating and implementing activities to reduce the environmental footprint of a cleanup project in the United States while working within the applicable regulatory framework and satisfying all applicable legal requirements.  
1.2 This guide may also be used as a framework for sites that are not located in the United States; however, the specific legal references are not applicable.  
1.3 This guide describes a process for identifying, evaluating, and incorporating best management practices (BMPs) and, when deemed appropriate, for integrating a quantitative evaluation into a cleanup to reduce its environmental footprint.  
1.4 This guide is designed to be implemented in conjunction with any cleanup process and should be used with other technical tools, guidance, policy, laws, and regulations to integrate greener cleanup practices, processes, and technologies into cleanup projects.  
1.5 This guide provides a process for evaluating and implementing activities to reduce the environmental footprint of a cleanup and is not designed to instruct users on how to clean up contaminated sites.  
1.6 ASTM also has a guide on Integrating Sustainable Objectives into Cleanups (E2876). That guide provides a broad framework for integrating elements of environmental, economic, and social aspects into cleanups. This guide may provide assistance with implementing E2876 and other sustainable remediation guidance, such as Holland, et al. (2011)(1).  
1.7 This guide specifically applies to the cleanup, not the redevelopment, of a site. However, the reasonably anticipated use of a site, if known, may influence the cleanup goals and scope.  
1.8 This ...

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Status
Historical
Publication Date
14-Sep-2013
ICS
13.030.99 - Other standards related to wastes
Technical Committee
E50 - Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action
Drafting Committee
E50.04 - Corrective Action
Current Stage
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Replaced By
ASTM E2893-13e1 - Standard Guide for Greener Cleanups
Effective Date
15-Sep-2013
Referred By
ASTM E2876-13(2020) - Standard Guide for Integrating Sustainable Objectives into Cleanup
Effective Date
15-Sep-2013
Referred By
ASTM E3033-16 - Standard Guide for Beneficial Use of Landfills and Chemically Impacted Sites
Effective Date
15-Sep-2013
Referred By
ASTM E3240-20 - Standard Guide for Risk-Based Corrective Action for Contaminated Sediment Sites
Effective Date
15-Sep-2013

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Designation: E2893 − 13
StandardGuide for
1
Greener Cleanups
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2893; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.8 This guide should not be used as a justification to avoid,
minimize, or delay implementation of specific cleanup activi-
1.1 Cleaning up sites improves environmental and public
ties. Nor should this guide be used as a justification for
health conditions and as such can be viewed as “green.”
selecting cleanup activities that compromise stakeholder inter-
However, cleanup activities use energy, water, and natural
ests or goals for the site.
resources. The process of cleanup therefore creates its own
environmental footprint. This guide describes a process for 1.9 This guide does not supersede federal, state, or local
evaluating and implementing activities to reduce the environ- regulations relating to protection of human health and the
mental footprintofa cleanupprojectintheUnitedStateswhile environment.Noactiontakeninconnectionwithimplementing
working within the applicable regulatory framework and sat- this guide should generate unacceptable risks to human health
isfying all applicable legal requirements. or the environment.
1.2 This guide may also be used as a framework for sites
1.10 This guide may be integrated into complementary
that are not located in the United States; however, the specific standards, site-specific regulatory documents, guidelines, or
legal references are not applicable.
contractualagreementsrelatingtosustainableorgreenerclean-
ups.
1.3 This guide describes a process for identifying,
1.10.1 If the cleanup is governed by a regulatory program,
evaluating, and incorporating best management practices
the user should discuss with the regulator responsible for site
(BMPs) and, when deemed appropriate, for integrating a
oversight how this guide could be incorporated into the
quantitative evaluation into a cleanup to reduce its environ-
cleanup and whether the regulator deems it appropriate for the
mental footprint.
usertoreporttheprocessandresultstotheregulatoryprogram.
1.4 This guideisdesignedtobeimplementedinconjunction
1.10.2 The contractual relationship or legal obligations
with any cleanup process and should be used with other
existing between and among the parties associated with a site
technical tools, guidance, policy, laws, and regulations to
or site cleanup are beyond the scope of this guide.
integrate greener cleanup practices, processes, and technolo-
1.11 This guide is composed of the following sections:
gies into cleanup projects.
Referenced Documents (Section 2); Terminology (Section 3);
1.5 This guide provides a process for evaluating and imple-
Significance and Use (Section 4); Planning and Scoping
menting activities to reduce the environmental footprint of a
(Section 5); BMP Process (Section 6); Quantitative Evaluation
cleanup and is not designed to instruct users on how to clean
(Section 7); Documentation and Reporting (Section 8); and
up contaminated sites.
Keywords (Section 9).
1.6 ASTM also has a guide on Integrating Sustainable
1.12 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Objectivesinto Cleanups(E2876).That guideprovidesabroad
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
framework for integrating elements of environmental,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
economic, and social aspects into cleanups. This guide may
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
provideassistancewithimplementingE2876andothersustain-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
able remediation guidance, such as Holland, et al. (2011)(1).
2. Referenced Documents
1.7 This guide specifically applies to the cleanup, not the
2
redevelopment, of a site. However, the reasonably anticipated
2.1 ASTM Standards:
use of a site, if known, may influence the cleanup goals and
E1527 Practice for Environmental SiteAssessments: Phase I
scope.
Environmental Site Assessment Process
1
ThisguideisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE50onEnvironmental
2
Assessment, Risk Management and CorrectiveAction and is the direct responsibil- For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
ity of Subcommittee E50.04 on Corrective Action. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2013. Published November 2013. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E2893-13. the ASTM website.
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4.1 Materials made from photodegradable plastics are intended to deteriorate rapidly when exposed to solar radiation, oxygen, heat, moisture and other degrading elements of the weather. This practice is used for evaluating the photodegradability of plastics when exposed in an apparatus that produces simulated daylight (1,2)6 and controlled temperature and moisture. The exposure used in this practice is not intended to simulate the deterioration caused by localized weather phenomena such as atmospheric pollution, biological attack, and salt water exposure. There can be no positive correlation of exposure results between this and other laboratory weathering devices.  
4.2 Variations in results can be expected when operating conditions are varied within the accepted limits of this practice. Therefore, all test results using this practice must be accompanied by the specific operating conditions required in Section 9. Refer to Practice G151 for detailed information on the caveats applicable to use of results obtained in accordance with this practice.  
4.3 The results of laboratory exposure cannot be directly extrapolated to estimate absolute rate of deterioration by the environment because the acceleration factor is material dependent and can be significantly different for each material and for different formulations of the same material. However, exposure of a similar material of known outdoor performance, a control, at the same time as the test specimens allows comparison of the durability relative to that of the control under the test conditions. Evaluation in terms of relative durabilities also greatly improves the agreement in test results among different laboratories (3).  
4.4 Test results will depend on the care that is taken to operate the equipment in accordance with Practice G155. Significant factors include regulation of line voltage, freedom from salt or other deposits from water, temperature and humidity control and condition and age of the burners and ...
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1.1 This practice covers specific procedures and test conditions that are applicable for xenon arc exposure of photodegradable plastics conducted in accordance with Practices G151 and G155. This practice also covers the preparation of test specimens, the test conditions best suited for photodegradable plastics, and the evaluation of test results.  
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1: This practice is technically equivalent to ISO 4892-2 and Practice D2565 which cover xenon arc exposures of plastics intended for long term use in outdoor applications.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM D7473/D7473M-21(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Weight Attrition of Non-floating Plastic Materials by Open System Aquarium Incubations

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1.1 This test method is used to determine the weight loss as a function of time of non-floating plastic materials (including formulation additives), when incubated under changing, open, marine aquarium conditions, which is representative of aquatic aerobic environments near the coasts and near the bottom of a body of water in the absence of sunlight, particularly UV and visible portions of the spectrum. The goal of this test is to obtain data that can be used to assess the potential for physical degradation of the test material. Such potential for physical degradation will be affected by real life environmental conditions.  
1.2 In particular this test method does not take into consideration the possible effects of solar irradiation.  
1.3 The aquarium-incubated plastic materials are examined for visual degradation and dry weight loss over time. This test does not provide information on ultimate biodegradation (that is, it is not a replacement for Test Method D6691), but it is an ASTM method for weight attrition. The standard addresses only weight loss as a function of time of the plastics materials in a marine environment and shall not be used for demonstrating ultimate biodegradation.  
1.4 This test method does not provide information regarding the potential formation of microplastics due to the physical degradation of the samples.  
1.5 Plastic pieces of known size and thickness are used at levels so as not to exceed the availability of micronutrients essential for and therefore limit the microbial processes.  
1.6 The aquarium incubation test method allows for representative indigenous microorganisms present in seawater and marine sediment to be enriched for and carry out the biodegradation. It is recommended that the test be carried out in the geographical vicinity (latitudinal area) where the test materials are likely to be used. These Aquarium studies are conducted in indoor environments, hence any sunlight-induced effects on degradation, or biodegradation, or both, are not taken into account.  
1.7 This test by itself shall not be used as the basis for claims, such as “Biodegradable in Marine Environments” since it is only a weight loss test method. This test method is solely a means for measuring a characteristic (physical degradation) under standard conditions. It does not assess the general environmental impact of plastic products.  
1.8 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems has the potential to result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.  
1.10 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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