The aim of this study is to map existing initiatives and R&I activities related to sustainability that are relevant for the development of sustainable-by-design criteria for chemicals, materials and products. It includes three main parts, 1) Identification of existing policies and initiatives that implement sustainability criteria, 2) Analysis of a sample of criteria under the relevant policies and initiatives with a focus on materials and chemicals, and 3) Analysis of the progress in R&I.
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Mapping study for the development of sustainable-by-design criteria, April 2021, English
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First published on April 2021
Author: Research and Innovation
Identification: 978-92-76-32616-8 KI-02-21-408-EN-N
Topics: Research and innovation
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Source: EU Commission: ec.europa.eu/info/publications/mapping-study-development-sustainable-design-criteria_en