PANEL 4: Plastics − role of chemicals management to solve the problem with micro plastics in the environment
Presentation: Valentina Bertato, Policy Officer Sustainable Chemicals, REACH Sustainable Chemicals unit, EU-Commission
The document discusses the problem of microplastics in the environment and proposes solutions involving chemicals management and regulation. It notes that plastic production has surged in recent decades and is projected to double again in the next 20 years. Microplastics enter the environment through various pathways and sources and act as a vector for other contaminants. A multi-sectoral, global approach is needed that reduces plastic production, redesigns products for toxics elimination and circularity, implements zero waste systems, upholds the precautionary principle, and engages global instruments and conventions. Specifically, chemical regulation needs to curb virgin plastic production, eliminate microplastics in production, capture microplastics at their sources, and promote toxics elimination and product
PANEL 4: Plastics − role of chemicals management to solve the problem with micro plastics in the environment
Presentation: Steven Russell, Vice President, Plastics Division, American Chemistry Council, US
This document summarizes the concluding remarks from Day 2 of the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2018. It discusses three main topics:
1) Microplastics in the environment, noting that it is a waste management issue but also requires actions across multiple sectors. Both governments and industries are taking steps to address it.
2) The role of chemicals management in solving the microplastics problem, including product design, ensuring recyclability, and regulating biodegradable and oxo-degradable plastics. It will require a combination of targeted regulatory and non-regulatory approaches.
3) Nanomaterials and the debate around whether product stewardship or regulation is needed. It was argued that both approaches are
This document discusses opportunities and challenges for achieving a circular economy related to chemicals. It notes that many restricted chemicals are present in products and new restrictions will continue to emerge. This poses risks of disruption and loss of public confidence if not properly addressed. Specific issues highlighted include BPA in recycled paper, lack of food contact material regulation, contaminants in sewage sludge used on crops, furniture as a reservoir for banned chemicals, and slow chemical assessment processes. Recommendations include moving to non-toxic products, faster chemical assessment, closing regulatory loopholes, better tracking of hazardous materials, and considering some materials non-recyclable if hazards cannot be removed.
The document summarizes the European Union's efforts towards establishing a circular economy for chemicals. Some key points:
- The EU has implemented 54 actions through its Circular Economy Action Plan to close material cycles and reduce waste. This is estimated to create jobs and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 4%.
- Specific achievements include the EU Plastics Strategy, revisions to waste legislation, and analysis of the interface between chemicals, product, and waste policies.
- The chemical sector is seen as key to enabling circular economy innovations like better design for recycling and chemical recycling technologies.
- REACH legislation has created a large database of chemical information, promoted alternatives to animal testing, and ensured a functioning single market while
The document discusses the problem of microplastics in the environment and proposes solutions involving chemicals management and regulation. It notes that plastic production has surged in recent decades and is projected to double again in the next 20 years. Microplastics enter the environment through various pathways and sources and act as a vector for other contaminants. A multi-sectoral, global approach is needed that reduces plastic production, redesigns products for toxics elimination and circularity, implements zero waste systems, upholds the precautionary principle, and engages global instruments and conventions. Specifically, chemical regulation needs to curb virgin plastic production, eliminate microplastics in production, capture microplastics at their sources, and promote toxics elimination and product
PANEL 4: Plastics − role of chemicals management to solve the problem with micro plastics in the environment
Presentation: Steven Russell, Vice President, Plastics Division, American Chemistry Council, US
This document summarizes the concluding remarks from Day 2 of the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2018. It discusses three main topics:
1) Microplastics in the environment, noting that it is a waste management issue but also requires actions across multiple sectors. Both governments and industries are taking steps to address it.
2) The role of chemicals management in solving the microplastics problem, including product design, ensuring recyclability, and regulating biodegradable and oxo-degradable plastics. It will require a combination of targeted regulatory and non-regulatory approaches.
3) Nanomaterials and the debate around whether product stewardship or regulation is needed. It was argued that both approaches are
This document discusses opportunities and challenges for achieving a circular economy related to chemicals. It notes that many restricted chemicals are present in products and new restrictions will continue to emerge. This poses risks of disruption and loss of public confidence if not properly addressed. Specific issues highlighted include BPA in recycled paper, lack of food contact material regulation, contaminants in sewage sludge used on crops, furniture as a reservoir for banned chemicals, and slow chemical assessment processes. Recommendations include moving to non-toxic products, faster chemical assessment, closing regulatory loopholes, better tracking of hazardous materials, and considering some materials non-recyclable if hazards cannot be removed.
The document summarizes the European Union's efforts towards establishing a circular economy for chemicals. Some key points:
- The EU has implemented 54 actions through its Circular Economy Action Plan to close material cycles and reduce waste. This is estimated to create jobs and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 4%.
- Specific achievements include the EU Plastics Strategy, revisions to waste legislation, and analysis of the interface between chemicals, product, and waste policies.
- The chemical sector is seen as key to enabling circular economy innovations like better design for recycling and chemical recycling technologies.
- REACH legislation has created a large database of chemical information, promoted alternatives to animal testing, and ensured a functioning single market while
The document summarizes the mission and goals of the End Plastic Waste organization, which aims to minimize plastic waste ending up in the environment through developing and scaling solutions for reuse, recovery, and recycling of plastic. It outlines the challenges of increasing plastic waste production and leakage into oceans. The organization takes a collaborative approach across the plastic value chain and promotes complementary solutions like increasing recycling infrastructure/rates, engaging stakeholders, advancing technologies, and cleaning up concentrated plastic waste areas. Its strategy involves innovation, education, infrastructure development, and funding of $1.5 billion over 5 years from member companies for waste management programs and investments.
The document summarizes the European Chemicals Agency's proposal to restrict intentionally added microplastics in professional and consumer uses. The proposed restriction would prohibit the placing on the market of products containing microplastics, with some derogated uses allowed. It would also mandate improved instructions for proper use and disposal to avoid releases into the environment, as well as reporting. A public consultation on the proposal is open until September 2019.
This document discusses the linear versus circular economy from the perspective of the chemical industry. It outlines some of the key benefits and obstacles of moving from a linear to a circular model. The linear economy is described as resource scarce and unsustainable in the long run, but it provides stability and certainty for businesses. Meanwhile, the circular economy could enable new business opportunities through recycling and chemical leasing but would require more investment and changes to business models. There are also regulatory considerations regarding how to incentivize innovation to close loops while ensuring chemicals can be safely reused and legacy chemicals are properly managed.
Cefic represents the chemical industry in Europe, with over 500 company members. It interacts daily with EU and international institutions on behalf of its members. The chemical industry invests 700 billion euros annually in R&D to develop new chemicals that improve performance, meet regulations, and anticipate customer needs. Substitution of chemicals is an innovation opportunity that requires a holistic assessment of technical performance, safety, and environmental properties to avoid regrettable substitution. Grouping chemicals can be useful for regulatory assessments if based on robust scientific criteria, but a one-size-fits-all approach should not be used, as substances within a group can have different hazard properties. The only way forward is through dialogue and cooperation between regulators and industry.
On 22 February 2022, Shardul Agrawala of the OECD Environment Directorate gave a presentation of the report "Global Plastics Outlook: Economic Drivers, Environmental Impacts and Policy Options" including its key findings along with four key levers to bend the plastics curve. This Outlook is the first report to comprehensively take stock of current plastics production, use and waste generation, uncover the underlying economic drivers and map the related environmental impacts on a global level. The report intends to help decision-makers understand the direction in which we are heading and assess which policies can support a more sustainable and circular management of plastic materials.
This was followed by a panel discussion with Prof. Roland Geyer, University of California, Santa Barbara, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management and Miranda Schnitger, Government Lead, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, with a Q&A session with Peter Borkey, Maarten Dubois and Elisa Lanzi, OECD.
Watch the video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCoT5ZyS6Cs?rel=0
OECD Modelling Plastics Use Projections Workshop - Paulo LemosJack McNeill
The document discusses several European policies and initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste and pollution:
1) All plastic packaging will be required to be reusable or recyclable by 2030. Rules will also promote the use of recycled plastics in products.
2) Directives will be implemented to increase plastic recycling rates to 55% by 2030 and reduce the impact of single-use plastics.
3) Other policies will address issues like microplastics, biodegradable plastics, and extended producer responsibility. The EU will also lead global cooperation on reducing plastic pollution and transitioning to a circular plastics economy.
The panels discussed opportunities and challenges with the circular economy for chemicals regulation. Specifically, they focused on perfluorinated chemicals as an example of an issue requiring global cooperation, and how businesses and regulators can better share data that is already available. Key points included the need for a shared vision and global approach to facilitate risk reduction, as well as removing barriers to data sharing through partnerships and a stepwise approach.
The document summarizes key discussions from panels at the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2018 on the first day. It discusses trends in chemicals management globally and opportunities for capacity building. One panel focused on communicating risks related to endocrine disruptors, noting the evolving scientific understanding and regulatory challenges. Another panel addressed potential for harmonization across countries in setting chemical priorities, highlighting common approaches to risk-based screening and the need for transparent communication. The concluding remarks encouraged sharing experiences to speed capacity building and taking advantage of frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals to better integrate chemicals management globally.
Global Forum on Environment dedicated to chemicals management: Satoru Morishi...OECD Environment
The Global Forum on Environment discussed the challenges posed by chemicals, provided knowledge on effective and sustainable policies for the sound management of chemicals. Together, leading actors in the field of chemicals management promoted effective engagement, collaboration and action on the sound management of chemicals and waste. The speakers included regulators and policy makers in charge of chemical safety in OECD member and partner countries as well as relevant stakeholders from International Governmental Organisations, private industry organisations and companies, civil society, philanthropies and more.
Session 4 aimed to identify (i) the issues of common interest between Members and Partners where OECD could help design solutions; and (ii) ways the OECD can help implement the post-2020 UN framework for the sound management of chemicals and waste, possibly through Partnerships with other stakeholders, especially the other IOMC Participating Organisations.
Global Forum on Environment dedicated to chemicals management: Francis Peters...OECD Environment
The Global Forum on Environment discussed the challenges posed by chemicals, provided knowledge on effective and sustainable policies for the sound management of chemicals. Together, leading actors in the field of chemicals management promoted effective engagement, collaboration and action on the sound management of chemicals and waste. The speakers included regulators and policy makers in charge of chemical safety in OECD member and partner countries as well as relevant stakeholders from International Governmental Organisations, private industry organisations and companies, civil society, philanthropies and more.
Session 2.2 focused on the concept of safe-by-design which aims to prevent negative impacts on human health and the environment, by considering safety aspects early in the design process of chemicals, materials and products. It also enables the transition towards a circular economy, which requires inherently safer materials that maintain their quality through multiple material cycles, including repair, reuse and recycling.
OECD Modelling Plastics Use Projections Workshop - Marteen DuboisJack McNeill
This document outlines EY's expertise in advising the plastics industry on waste management and the circular economy. It discusses EY's models for projecting plastic waste volumes and recycling rates under different policy scenarios, and the challenges of modelling various plastic products and policies. Key aspects of the models include confidential surveys of industry expectations, accounting for product lifetimes, and analyzing the impacts of policies like extended producer responsibility and plastic taxes. The document emphasizes EY's fact-driven and strategic advisory services to help plastic producers make informed decisions.
This document summarizes the concluding remarks from Day 2 of the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2016. It discusses the following key points from the day's panels:
1. Safety should remain the top priority for chemical plants, and targets need to be set aggressively while also preparing for incidents and continually improving safety practices.
2. Better integration of chemical plant safety with other policies and more systematic use of new hazard and safety data on substances were discussed.
3. Addressing hazardous chemicals in complex product supply chains like construction requires a holistic approach considering materials, chemicals exposures, and sustainable material cycles.
4. Coherent and consistent product policies, technical standards, and information sharing can help tackle chemicals of high concern and
Grouping substances based on their similar structure and effects could help avoid regrettable substitution and play catch up regulation. Regulatory controls are needed for substance groups to improve data quality for registrations and restrict chemicals of concern from the market. Companies would bear the burden of proving a substance does not share hazardous properties with its group. Approaching regulation by groups could more efficiently lead to safer chemicals and uses.
The document discusses issues related to plastics production, waste management, and leakage into the environment. It notes that without changes, plastic production will account for 20% of oil consumption and 15% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Currently, only 30% of plastic waste in the EU is recycled, with the rest incinerated, landfilled, or exported. The document outlines options to address these issues, including using alternative feedstocks, improving recyclability through design, developing innovative recycling technologies, enacting legislation to promote recycling over disposal, and reducing microplastics leakage into the environment. The overall goal is to transition from a linear plastic economy to a more circular one.
Hp sustainable plastic_waste_management-new 28nov Dr RAKESH KAPOOR Rakesh Kapoor
,
plastic waste based roads
,
good economivcs
,
good environment
,
good roads
,
higher mrshall values
,
better contol over rutting
,
higher softning point
,
rag pickkers
,
low end plastic waste
,
<70microns used
,
earning for society
,
clean & green india
The document summarizes the mission and goals of the End Plastic Waste organization, which aims to minimize plastic waste ending up in the environment through developing and scaling solutions for reuse, recovery, and recycling of plastic. It outlines the challenges of increasing plastic waste production and leakage into oceans. The organization takes a collaborative approach across the plastic value chain and promotes complementary solutions like increasing recycling infrastructure/rates, engaging stakeholders, advancing technologies, and cleaning up concentrated plastic waste areas. Its strategy involves innovation, education, infrastructure development, and funding of $1.5 billion over 5 years from member companies for waste management programs and investments.
The document summarizes the European Chemicals Agency's proposal to restrict intentionally added microplastics in professional and consumer uses. The proposed restriction would prohibit the placing on the market of products containing microplastics, with some derogated uses allowed. It would also mandate improved instructions for proper use and disposal to avoid releases into the environment, as well as reporting. A public consultation on the proposal is open until September 2019.
This document discusses the linear versus circular economy from the perspective of the chemical industry. It outlines some of the key benefits and obstacles of moving from a linear to a circular model. The linear economy is described as resource scarce and unsustainable in the long run, but it provides stability and certainty for businesses. Meanwhile, the circular economy could enable new business opportunities through recycling and chemical leasing but would require more investment and changes to business models. There are also regulatory considerations regarding how to incentivize innovation to close loops while ensuring chemicals can be safely reused and legacy chemicals are properly managed.
Cefic represents the chemical industry in Europe, with over 500 company members. It interacts daily with EU and international institutions on behalf of its members. The chemical industry invests 700 billion euros annually in R&D to develop new chemicals that improve performance, meet regulations, and anticipate customer needs. Substitution of chemicals is an innovation opportunity that requires a holistic assessment of technical performance, safety, and environmental properties to avoid regrettable substitution. Grouping chemicals can be useful for regulatory assessments if based on robust scientific criteria, but a one-size-fits-all approach should not be used, as substances within a group can have different hazard properties. The only way forward is through dialogue and cooperation between regulators and industry.
On 22 February 2022, Shardul Agrawala of the OECD Environment Directorate gave a presentation of the report "Global Plastics Outlook: Economic Drivers, Environmental Impacts and Policy Options" including its key findings along with four key levers to bend the plastics curve. This Outlook is the first report to comprehensively take stock of current plastics production, use and waste generation, uncover the underlying economic drivers and map the related environmental impacts on a global level. The report intends to help decision-makers understand the direction in which we are heading and assess which policies can support a more sustainable and circular management of plastic materials.
This was followed by a panel discussion with Prof. Roland Geyer, University of California, Santa Barbara, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management and Miranda Schnitger, Government Lead, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, with a Q&A session with Peter Borkey, Maarten Dubois and Elisa Lanzi, OECD.
Watch the video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCoT5ZyS6Cs?rel=0
OECD Modelling Plastics Use Projections Workshop - Paulo LemosJack McNeill
The document discusses several European policies and initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste and pollution:
1) All plastic packaging will be required to be reusable or recyclable by 2030. Rules will also promote the use of recycled plastics in products.
2) Directives will be implemented to increase plastic recycling rates to 55% by 2030 and reduce the impact of single-use plastics.
3) Other policies will address issues like microplastics, biodegradable plastics, and extended producer responsibility. The EU will also lead global cooperation on reducing plastic pollution and transitioning to a circular plastics economy.
The panels discussed opportunities and challenges with the circular economy for chemicals regulation. Specifically, they focused on perfluorinated chemicals as an example of an issue requiring global cooperation, and how businesses and regulators can better share data that is already available. Key points included the need for a shared vision and global approach to facilitate risk reduction, as well as removing barriers to data sharing through partnerships and a stepwise approach.
The document summarizes key discussions from panels at the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2018 on the first day. It discusses trends in chemicals management globally and opportunities for capacity building. One panel focused on communicating risks related to endocrine disruptors, noting the evolving scientific understanding and regulatory challenges. Another panel addressed potential for harmonization across countries in setting chemical priorities, highlighting common approaches to risk-based screening and the need for transparent communication. The concluding remarks encouraged sharing experiences to speed capacity building and taking advantage of frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals to better integrate chemicals management globally.
Global Forum on Environment dedicated to chemicals management: Satoru Morishi...OECD Environment
The Global Forum on Environment discussed the challenges posed by chemicals, provided knowledge on effective and sustainable policies for the sound management of chemicals. Together, leading actors in the field of chemicals management promoted effective engagement, collaboration and action on the sound management of chemicals and waste. The speakers included regulators and policy makers in charge of chemical safety in OECD member and partner countries as well as relevant stakeholders from International Governmental Organisations, private industry organisations and companies, civil society, philanthropies and more.
Session 4 aimed to identify (i) the issues of common interest between Members and Partners where OECD could help design solutions; and (ii) ways the OECD can help implement the post-2020 UN framework for the sound management of chemicals and waste, possibly through Partnerships with other stakeholders, especially the other IOMC Participating Organisations.
Global Forum on Environment dedicated to chemicals management: Francis Peters...OECD Environment
The Global Forum on Environment discussed the challenges posed by chemicals, provided knowledge on effective and sustainable policies for the sound management of chemicals. Together, leading actors in the field of chemicals management promoted effective engagement, collaboration and action on the sound management of chemicals and waste. The speakers included regulators and policy makers in charge of chemical safety in OECD member and partner countries as well as relevant stakeholders from International Governmental Organisations, private industry organisations and companies, civil society, philanthropies and more.
Session 2.2 focused on the concept of safe-by-design which aims to prevent negative impacts on human health and the environment, by considering safety aspects early in the design process of chemicals, materials and products. It also enables the transition towards a circular economy, which requires inherently safer materials that maintain their quality through multiple material cycles, including repair, reuse and recycling.
OECD Modelling Plastics Use Projections Workshop - Marteen DuboisJack McNeill
This document outlines EY's expertise in advising the plastics industry on waste management and the circular economy. It discusses EY's models for projecting plastic waste volumes and recycling rates under different policy scenarios, and the challenges of modelling various plastic products and policies. Key aspects of the models include confidential surveys of industry expectations, accounting for product lifetimes, and analyzing the impacts of policies like extended producer responsibility and plastic taxes. The document emphasizes EY's fact-driven and strategic advisory services to help plastic producers make informed decisions.
This document summarizes the concluding remarks from Day 2 of the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2016. It discusses the following key points from the day's panels:
1. Safety should remain the top priority for chemical plants, and targets need to be set aggressively while also preparing for incidents and continually improving safety practices.
2. Better integration of chemical plant safety with other policies and more systematic use of new hazard and safety data on substances were discussed.
3. Addressing hazardous chemicals in complex product supply chains like construction requires a holistic approach considering materials, chemicals exposures, and sustainable material cycles.
4. Coherent and consistent product policies, technical standards, and information sharing can help tackle chemicals of high concern and
Grouping substances based on their similar structure and effects could help avoid regrettable substitution and play catch up regulation. Regulatory controls are needed for substance groups to improve data quality for registrations and restrict chemicals of concern from the market. Companies would bear the burden of proving a substance does not share hazardous properties with its group. Approaching regulation by groups could more efficiently lead to safer chemicals and uses.
The document discusses issues related to plastics production, waste management, and leakage into the environment. It notes that without changes, plastic production will account for 20% of oil consumption and 15% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Currently, only 30% of plastic waste in the EU is recycled, with the rest incinerated, landfilled, or exported. The document outlines options to address these issues, including using alternative feedstocks, improving recyclability through design, developing innovative recycling technologies, enacting legislation to promote recycling over disposal, and reducing microplastics leakage into the environment. The overall goal is to transition from a linear plastic economy to a more circular one.
Hp sustainable plastic_waste_management-new 28nov Dr RAKESH KAPOOR Rakesh Kapoor
,
plastic waste based roads
,
good economivcs
,
good environment
,
good roads
,
higher mrshall values
,
better contol over rutting
,
higher softning point
,
rag pickkers
,
low end plastic waste
,
<70microns used
,
earning for society
,
clean & green india
EaP GREEN: Experience of the implementation of EU Directives based on EPR pri...OECD Environment
The document discusses the implementation of EU directives based on extended producer responsibility (EPR) principles. It provides an overview of EU waste legislation and targets for various waste streams. It also describes a study on EPR systems in Europe that analyzed different EPR models, identified best practices, and proposed options to promote optimal use of EPR. The study examined EPR systems for various waste streams in multiple EU countries through in-depth case studies.
1) The document outlines Japan's strategy for establishing a circular economy through its 4th Fundamental Plan for a Sound Material-Cycle Society.
2) The plan focuses on promoting the 3R concepts of reduce, reuse, and recycle throughout the entire lifecycle of resources.
3) Key pillars of the strategy include resource circulation throughout lifecycles, proper waste management and environmental restoration, regional circular systems, and international cooperation on resource sharing.
Green Talks LIVE: Global Plastics Outlook: Policy Scenarios to 2060OECD Environment
Plastic pollution is one of the great environmental challenges of the 21st century, causing wide-ranging damage to ecosystems and human health. With a growing global economy and population, global plastics use is projected to nearly triple by 2060 from 2019 levels. Plastic leakage to the environment is also projected to double, with stocks of accumulated plastics in rivers and oceans projected to more than triple by 2060. Achieving the global goal of eliminating plastic pollution to prevent worsening impact to the environment and human health requires shared objectives and co-ordinated efforts at the global level.
What comprehensive measures can countries implement to combat this growing plastics issue? What policy packages can target all phases of the plastics lifecycle? What action can be taken at both the regional and global level?
On 21 June 2022, experts explored these questions and more during a presentation of the forthcoming OECD report Global Plastics Outlook: Policy Scenarios to 2060. The report provides a set of coherent projections on plastics to 2060, including plastics use and waste as well as the environmental impacts linked to plastics, especially leakage to the environment.
The webinar included a presentation of the key projections and two policy packages to bend the plastic curve, for a better understanding of the environmental benefits and economic consequences of adopting more stringent policies.
Webinar on greener water and oil repellents in the textile industry: Recommen...OECD Environment
On 30 October 2018, Eeva Leinala of the OECD Environment Directorate; Ruth Garcia, Gemma Janer and Marc Torrentellé from LEITAT Technological Center; and Julio Fierro of the Centro Tecnológico de Investigación Multisectorial (CETIM) presented the MIDWOR-LIFE project that aims to mitigate the environmental, health and safety impacts of current Durable Water and Oil Repellents and available alternatives by looking at their environmental impact and technical performance.
Compressed Presenjatation on Plastic Waste 22_07_2018 copy (wecompress_com) (...vcetputtur
This document provides information on plastic waste management rules in Jharkhand, India. It discusses the types of plastics and their uses. It outlines the responsibilities of various stakeholders like producers, waste generators, and local authorities in plastic waste management. These include segregation, collection, and processing of plastic waste. The document also describes the roles of Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board and penalties for non-compliance with the plastic waste management rules.
OECD Modelling Plastics Use Projections Workshop - Shardul AgrawalaJack McNeill
The document discusses recent and ongoing work by the OECD on plastics issues. It outlines plans for a Global Plastics Outlook to examine key questions around plastics policy, innovation, markets, and environmental impacts. The outlook would use economic modeling to project future plastic production and waste in the absence of new policies, and analyze the costs and benefits of policy responses. It would provide a global assessment of economic drivers and the environmental consequences of plastic pollution through 2040/2060.
Day 3 symposium Simon Upton (OECD), Revisiting oecd policy guidanceOECD Environment
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies aim to shift responsibility for post-consumer waste from municipalities to producers. The 2001 OECD guidance manual on EPR provides guidance on policy design and instruments. However, the context has changed significantly since 2001 with issues like rising waste values, more globalized supply chains, and internet sales. This forum discussed updating the OECD guidance to address emerging issues like integrating the informal waste sector and adapting EPR for certain waste streams. Recommendations included developing more guidance on competition impacts, design for environment incentives, and adjusting EPR policies for waste with positive value.
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This document discusses recycling plastics and polymers. It begins by outlining the global production and environmental impacts of plastics. Different waste management options are described, with recycling presented as preferable to disposal. Two main types of recycling are discussed: mechanical recycling and chemical recycling. Examples are provided of companies recycling internally, using secondary raw materials, and reclaiming waste. Overall recycling is positioned as beneficial for substituting raw materials, improving efficiency and reducing pollution.
Power point presentation to EU and Business Environment Council Workshop, Hon...Jack O'Sullivan
Invited by the European Union and the Hong Kong Business Environment Council, this presentation addresses the problem of single-use plastics, their contribution to the waste stream, and how the EU is dealing with the challenge. Presented by Jack O'Sullivan, Environmental Management Services, Ireland.
The integration of sustainability in all its dimensions is no longer an option for the global footwear industry. It is a pressing and urgent necessity. It is also an opportunity for companies to find new sources of competitiveness and attractiveness. The keynote speech addresses this topic from general and specific perspectives.
Francesca Rulli , CEO Process Factory and Ympact Società Benefit | Founder 4sustainability (Italy)
Dia 2: Passos para implementar um sistema avançado de gestão integrada de res...RWM Brasil
This document discusses paths to implement an advanced solid waste management system in Brazil. It summarizes the Netherlands' experience in waste management over time, moving from an initial focus on public health and environmental protection to a more integrated policy approach and circular economy. The Netherlands now has high recycling rates, a professional waste sector, and hybrid responsibility between municipalities and producers/importers. The document outlines elements of the Netherlands' waste policy and instruments used to support resource efficiency and a circular economy approach.
This document discusses the need for consistent EU legislation on biowaste management based on the experience in the Czech Republic. It notes that while the Czech Republic has some national laws around biowaste, a comprehensive EU-wide framework is still lacking. Specifically, there is no obligation for separate biowaste collection across EU member states. The document argues that a standalone EU biowaste law is now overdue to address this cross-cutting environmental issue and should include elements like separate collection requirements, standards for biowaste treatment facilities and outputs, and a quality assurance system.
Plastic Waste Management and Recycling Technology : P2Vignesh Sekar
To emphasize the reduced use of plastic and the beneficial management of plastic waste. Efficient transformation of plastic into energy and fuel. Making our environment an eco friendly zone. Modify the design of recycling Machines. Install the recycling unit at TNAU. Compare the envi.factors of Coimbatore with other cities. Making our Eco fest - 15------Plastic free & Models
This document summarizes plastic market trends and recycling initiatives. It discusses how plastic use has increased dramatically but recycling rates remain low at around 9%. Recycling is expected to grow faster than virgin plastic production due to regulations and costs. Case studies of large companies involved in recycling plastics at a global scale are provided, such as Veolia in France and Ravago in Europe. Challenges to plastic recycling include complexity of waste streams and improving technology. Opportunities include the abundance of recyclable plastic waste and higher recycling rates matching other materials like metals.
Circular economy principles aim to close resource loops by reusing and recycling materials to reduce waste and environmental impacts. UNIDO has worked with countries and organizations since 1994 through programs like RECPnet to promote more efficient resource use and industrial symbiosis through cleaner production. UNIDO is now focusing on developing eco-industrial parks that apply circular economy practices at the industrial park and city level through collective solutions for resource supply, waste management, and environmental and social services.
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The document summarizes discussions from the Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2019 on various topics related to chemicals safety. The forum brought together 191 delegates from 31 countries to discuss five main themes: 1) Choosing the best options to manage risks from substances of very high concern, 2) Approaches to plastic circularity, 3) The struggle between data access and protection of intellectual property, 4) Grouping of chemical substances to avoid regrettable substitution, and 5) Measuring the performance of different chemical management systems. Panel discussions covered issues such as predictability and transparency in risk management, promoting substitution of hazardous chemicals, ensuring recycled goods do not reintroduce hazardous substances, and challenges in measuring the impacts of chemicals regulations.
The document discusses grouping of chemical substances and the issue of regrettable substitution. It notes that grouping enables extrapolation of hazard properties from data-rich to data-poor substances and can help address the data deficit problem. However, there is a risk of regrettable substitution, where an unsafe substance is replaced by another unsafe substance. The document then provides an example of an expert committee recommending grouping to some extent for the assessment of organohalogen flame retardants into 16 groups, as individual assessments of each chemical would be unrealistic. It raises questions about ensuring consistent global approaches to grouping while addressing legislative and chemical diversity, and how risk assessors should define groups.
The document discusses challenges with accessing chemical data for regulatory purposes and proposes potential solutions. It notes that generating data is costly but necessary to gain market access, and that data sharing is difficult due to regional restrictions and ownership issues. It proposes creating a centralized global database where studies could be purchased via subscription. This would facilitate consistent data access and interpretation across regulatory agencies. Ensuring high quality, compliant data remains challenging due to subjectivity, but the goal of safety and a viable industry requires improved data sharing and alternative assessment methods.
Mike Rasenberg discussed the quality and access to chemical data collected under REACH and CLP regulations. Over 22,000 substances and 148,000 notifications have provided 4.5 million webpages of substance information. IUCLID format standardizes the data and maximizes sharing. While lack of compliance is an issue, other challenges include the data volume, requirement complexity, and balancing data protection and access. ECHA focuses on basic data access through their website and search tools, and plans to further streamline access through pilots with other agencies and transforming data to develop alternatives to animal testing. Global data sharing is expected to increase through IUCLID harmonization, though quality remains a challenge as well as fully accessing the knowledge potential in
Karel De Schamphelaere, a professor at Ghent University and president of SETAC Europe, argues that all raw ecotoxicity data should be fully accessible and reusable in data repositories regardless of origin. This would increase transparency and credibility, allow for evidence-based risk assessment including data quality assessment, and maximize reusability and opportunities for innovation in risk assessment. Currently, important information like full concentration-response data and control performance is often lost when published, limiting reusability and quality assessment. Making all underlying data openly available would help address this "information loss issue."
The document discusses Argentina's Directorate of Chemicals and its approach to chemicals management. It engages stakeholders from government, private sector, civil society, and academia. It uses tools from the OECD and studies the EU regulatory system to develop Argentina's legal framework. Key activities include cleaner production, risk management of substances, contaminated site remediation, and reporting. Challenges include availability of initial information, prioritizing differences, flexibility of tools, and inability to exactly replicate other systems.
The document discusses OECD's Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) system, which aims to avoid duplicative testing of chemicals by industry and reduce non-tariff trade barriers. Under MAD, toxicological and ecotoxicological data generated in OECD countries in accordance with OECD Test Guidelines and Good Laboratory Practice principles must be accepted by other OECD members for regulatory purposes. Approximately 160 Test Guidelines cover various endpoints. Guidelines are regularly updated to meet regulatory needs. MAD is estimated to result in over 300 million euros in annual net savings through eliminating redundant testing.
1. Guy Thiran gave a speech about metals and the challenges facing their safe use and demand over time. He outlined 4 pillars needed to properly manage risks: having robust data, understanding use and value chains, exposure levels, and considering costs and benefits.
2. Metals demand is forecast to greatly increase due to renewable technologies, while Europe relies on imports as mining makes up less than 2% of production. Recycling rates vary but are improving, though data and access to resources is still challenging.
3. Trade-offs are needed between decarbonization, circularity, toxicity reduction, and sourcing to balance goals over the next 30 years, requiring integration across policies and materials. Exposure management
This document discusses plastics and circularity from a panel at the Helsinki Chemicals Forum. It emphasizes that plastic pollution begins before plastics enter the oceans and promotes preventing plastic waste by prioritizing reduced plastic production and consumption through eco-design within a circular economy approach for non-packaging plastics. The document provides contact information for Justine Maillot from Zero Waste Europe to learn more.
The document discusses marine litter and microplastics from the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment. It was presented at the Helsinki Chemicals Forum on May 24, 2019 by Ingeborg Mork-Knutsen. Photos were provided by Bo Eide.
This document discusses a company that produces products made from recycled or renewable fibers that are recyclable or biodegradable, aiming to reach 100% circular products by 2022. It takes a holistic perspective in designing its value chain to take full responsibility socially, ethically, and environmentally. The company sees regenerative technologies that work in partnership with nature as an opportunity to shift from exploitation to regeneration as the standard.
This document summarizes an annual report card that benchmarks retailers on their policies addressing toxic chemicals. It evaluates forty retailers across twelve sectors on fourteen criteria related to chemical safety. The criteria examine elements like eliminating chemicals of high concern and increasing transparency. The report found that since 2016, eleven retailers improved their grade from a D+ to a C+ by strengthening existing policies or adopting new ones. It also notes recent policy developments from retailers like Lowe's, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Dollar Tree aimed at restricting additional toxic chemicals.
Measuring the performance of chemical management systems is important to assess impact with limited resources and ensure efficiency. There are several types of indicators to measure performance, including impact indicators related to chemicals-related diseases and environmental impacts, result indicators on chemical levels in human and environmental samples, and output indicators like restricted substances. However, accurately measuring impact indicators is challenging due to complex attribution of health effects and lack of data, and result indicators are limited to known chemicals with inconsistent monitoring. Harmonization of research, monitoring, and testing is needed to strengthen performance measurement of chemical management systems.
The document discusses measuring the performance of the EU chemicals acquis. It assessed effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, relevance, and EU added value. The assessment involved scientific evidence, citizens, stakeholders, and experts from several EU commission services and agencies. Challenges included assessing a broad framework with no baseline, data gaps, attribution issues, and diverging views. Next steps include collecting more data, evidence, and stakeholder input to conduct additional research and develop better indicators for assessing specific legislation.
Canada's Chemicals Management Plan aims to reduce risks from chemicals to Canadians and the environment. Substances are assessed for harm and actions are taken to control risks. The government committed to developing a long-term strategy to systematically assess the effectiveness of actions controlling toxic substances. Measuring performance establishes indicators, collects data on substance levels, evaluates current conditions against baselines, and identifies needed monitoring and follow up actions. Challenges include inconsistent data, appropriate population representation, timing of data availability, and resource requirements. Performance measurement can improve public health and the environment while minimizing future costs through earlier recognition of concerns.
The document discusses how the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) groups substances for assessment and avoids regrettable substitution. It notes that NICNAS assessed over 4,000 chemicals at tier 2, grouping over 3,600 into 333 groups based on toxicophore similarity, common toxic species, mode of action, and physicochemical properties. It describes how the confidence in grouping predictions increases with more evidence and can range from priority setting to severe restrictions, depending on the consequence and justification. The new Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) will take over from NICNAS from July 2020 with a more risk-proportionate and post-market focused approach.
This document discusses the grouping of chemical substances for regulatory purposes and how to avoid unintended consequences when substituting chemicals. It addresses how chemicals are grouped for restrictions, classifications, and authorizations under REACH. The challenges of grouping chemicals when there is uncertainty about their properties is discussed. Read-across, which is using data from one chemical to predict the properties of another, is examined, including the criteria used to evaluate it. Ensuring there is sufficient data and scientific justification for groupings and read-across is important to support informed substitution of chemicals.
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
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1.) Introduction
Our Movement is not new; it is the same as it was for Freedom, Justice, and Equality since we were labeled as slaves. However, this movement at its core must entail economics.
2.) Historical Context
This is the same movement because none of the previous movements, such as boycotts, were ever completed. For some, maybe, but for the most part, it’s just a place to keep your stable until you’re ready to assimilate them into your system. The rest of the crabs are left in the world’s worst parts, begging for scraps.
3.) Economic Empowerment
Our Movement aims to show that it is indeed possible for the less fortunate to establish their economic system. Everyone else – Caucasian, Asian, Mexican, Israeli, Jews, etc. – has their systems, and they all set up and usurp money from the less fortunate. So, the less fortunate buy from every one of them, yet none of them buy from the less fortunate. Moreover, the less fortunate really don’t have anything to sell.
4.) Collaboration with Organizations
Our Movement will demonstrate how organizations such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Urban League, Black Lives Matter, and others can assist in creating a much more indestructible Black Wall Street.
5.) Vision for the Future
Our Movement will not settle for less than those who came before us and stopped before the rights were equal. The economy, jobs, healthcare, education, housing, incarceration – everything is unfair, and what isn’t is rigged for the less fortunate to fail, as evidenced in society.
6.) Call to Action
Our movement has started and implemented everything needed for the advancement of the economic system. There are positions for only those who understand the importance of this movement, as failure to address it will continue the degradation of the people deemed less fortunate.
No, this isn’t Noah’s Ark, nor am I a Prophet. I’m just a man who wrote a couple of books, created a magnificent website: http://www.thearkproject.llc, and who truly hopes to try and initiate a truly sustainable economic system for deprived people. We may not all have the same beliefs, but if our methods are tried, tested, and proven, we can come together and help others. My website: http://www.thearkproject.llc is very informative and considerably controversial. Please check it out, and if you are afraid, leave immediately; it’s no place for cowards. The last Prophet said: “Whoever among you sees an evil action, then let him change it with his hand [by taking action]; if he cannot, then with his tongue [by speaking out]; and if he cannot, then, with his heart – and that is the weakest of faith.” [Sahih Muslim] If we all, or even some of us, did this, there would be significant change. We are able to witness it on small and grand scales, for example, from climate control to business partnerships. I encourage, invite, and challenge you all to support me by visiting my website.
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This presentation by Tim Capel, Director of the UK Information Commissioner’s Office Legal Service, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
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This presentation by Katharine Kemp, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law & Justice at UNSW Sydney, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
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The importance of sustainable and efficient computational practices in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning has become increasingly critical. This webinar focuses on the intersection of sustainability and AI, highlighting the significance of energy-efficient deep learning, innovative randomization techniques in neural networks, the potential of reservoir computing, and the cutting-edge realm of neuromorphic computing. This webinar aims to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications and provide insights into how these innovative approaches can lead to more robust, efficient, and environmentally conscious AI systems.
Webinar Speaker: Prof. Claudio Gallicchio, Assistant Professor, University of Pisa
Claudio Gallicchio is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science of the University of Pisa, Italy. His research involves merging concepts from Deep Learning, Dynamical Systems, and Randomized Neural Systems, and he has co-authored over 100 scientific publications on the subject. He is the founder of the IEEE CIS Task Force on Reservoir Computing, and the co-founder and chair of the IEEE Task Force on Randomization-based Neural Networks and Learning Systems. He is an associate editor of IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems (TNNLS).
11June 2024. An online pre-engagement session was organized on Tuesday June 11 to introduce the Science Policy Lab approach and the main components of the conceptual framework.
About 40 experts from around the globe gathered online for a pre-engagement session, paving the way for the first SASi-SPi Science Policy Lab event scheduled for June 18-19, 2024 in Malmö. The session presented the objectives for the upcoming Science Policy Lab (S-PoL), which featured a role-playing game designed to simulate stakeholder interactions and policy interventions for food systems transitions. Participants called for the sharing of meeting materials and continued collaboration, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing towards sustainable agrifood systems.
This presentation by Professor Giuseppe Colangelo, Jean Monnet Professor of European Innovation Policy, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
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Bridging the visual gap between cultural heritage and digital scholarship
HCF 2018 Panel 4: Valentina Bertato
1. From the Plastics Strategy to
microplastics
Valentina Bertato
European Commission
DG Environment
Helsinki Chemicals Forum, 14 June 2018
2. A EUROPEAN STRATEGY FOR PLASTICS IN THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
• Smart
• Innovative
• Sustainable
• Opportunities
• Social innovation
• Environment
Four main axis
3. • Regulatory action on single use plastic and fishing gear COM
proposal
• Regulatory framework for biodegradable plastics
• Report on Oxo-degradable plastics REACH
• Revision of Directive on Port reception facilities Council
• Curb microplastics pollution:
• intentional release REACH
• unintentional release (tyres, textiles, pellets) various actions
Waste legislation
REACH
Drinking Water Directive
Port reception facilities Directive
Marine Strategy Framework Directive
Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive
4. Intentionally added microplastics
• ECHA working definition:
• Any polymer-containing solid or semi-solid
particle having a size of 5mm or less in at least
one external dimension
• Uses assessed:
Cosmetics (rinse-off and leave-on), agriculture,
detergents, healthcare, oil and gas
5. Unintentionally generated
microplastics
Tyres
Plastic pellets
Synthetic clothing
Wastewater treatment
o Development of standards
o Measure of emissions
o Labelling
o Extended Producer Responsibility Scheme
o Restrictive measures where needed
6. Conclusions
Plastics and microplastics are a policy priority for the
Commission
We do not want a plastic-free economy, BUT
Plastic needs to be used in a more sustainable and
circular way
REACH restriction process: unacceptable risk from
the presence of microplastics in the environment
very strong push to all other actions
Plastics Strategy: combination of many targeted
actions across the sectors, using all regulatory and
non-regulatory tools available.
7. This presentation does not necessarily reflect the official
opinion of the Commission.
Thank you
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