During its ten years of existence, the SIN (Substitute It Now!) List has been a useful source of information on hazardous chemicals that are likely to be restricted in the EU in the future. So far, the SIN List has focused solely on the bad options – what not to use – but due to ChemSec’s newest project Marketplace, it now also lists the safer alternatives.
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Cosmetics industry starts phasing out PFCs
A year ago, the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation started an internet campaign called Surfejs aiming to remove perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) from cosmetics. Until recently, five of these companies had announced that they would begin phasing out these toxic chemicals as soon as possible. Now, another company has announced that they will do the same thing.
Press release: Online Marketplace for Safer Chemicals is Growing
ChemSec’s e-marketing platform for sustainable chemistry – Marketplace – is growing. Only a year into the development cycle, the first 50 advertisements for safer chemical alternatives are now online. A wide range of stakeholders in the chemical space recognizes the Marketplace’s potential, including the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), the Swedish Government and Green Chemistry leaders in the USA. The business-to-business platform currently boasts everything from non-toxic water repellents for textiles to safe flame-retardants and alternative chrome plating.
Toxic scandals can be costly affairs
There have been several scandals involving large companies’ use of hazardous substances in their products. And these are always very costly affairs. Especially in terms of environmental damage, but also in terms of economy and brand reputation. The latest in the row comes from New York, where the state has sued 3M and five other companies for causing “extensive contamination” to the nearby environment. The lawsuit is the first of its kind and aims to recover the costs incurred in cleaning up the contamination, which have amounted to almost $40 million.
Bisphenol A in receipts are being replaced with its equally harmful cousin bisphenol S
Bisphenol A in receipts are being replaced with its equally harmful cousin bisphenol S The upcoming EU wide ban of BPA in thermal paper are driving the market towards alternatives A survey by the European Chemicals Agency finds that EU…
Webinar: Marketplace – a tool for successful substitution
This week the European Chemicals Agency, ECHA, arranged a webinar focused on substitution and existing tools that might help you to be successful. The Marketplace is one of the tools presented in the webinar Link to webinar: https://echa.europa.eu/-/tools-to-support-substitution-to-safer-chemicals “Successful substitution…
Report: Companies often substitute BPA for chemicals that are just as bad
New report: Companies often substitute BPA for chemicals that are just as bad As bisphenol A (BPA) has come under pressure from regulators, many companies have tried to substitute it in their products. Sadly, however, it is many times replaced…
Circular economy will never take off unless we adress hazardous chemicals in recycled materials
Circular economy will never take off unless we adress hazardous chemicals in recycled materials The classic image of a factory chimney clouded in smoke, polluting our world, is becoming more and more dated. Don’t get me wrong, there are still…
Alternative providers need exposure if substitution is to become more than a buzzword
Alternative providers need exposure if substitution is to become more than a buzzword Written by Dr. Anna Lennquist Online dating is probably one of the most common ways to meet a partner nowadays. Friends of mine used to joke that…
Four approaches to substitution your company should start considering
Four approaches to substitution your company should start considering Written by Amit Paul, Managing Director at Paxymer As the managing director of a SME with its own sustainable technology I spend a lot of time thinking about how to achieve…