Case Studies
When devising a chemical to be Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design, the SSbD Framework sets the basis for assessments in 3 dimensions and 5 steps. In real situations, however, the pathways for addressing SSbD depend heavily on the specific application. Many aspects have to be considered, such as the number of candidate solutions, the actual development readiness for each, the quality of pre-existing data, and the level of fragmentation of the value chain, just to name a few!
In addition, the final market standards and regulations can also strongly influence how we apply the SSbD Framework to a chemical.
PLANETS addresses 3 chemical substances of concern – surfactants, flame retardants and plasticizers – bringing together 3 very different typologies and value chains. We also hope to identify possible synergies between the case studies.
Currently, one of the key opportunities for enhancing safer and more sustainable products lies in improving the interoperability of data across the full value chain and addressing the gaps in eco-assessments.
PLANETS will focus on cases of plasticizers, flame retardants, and surfactants, where information sharing can be enhanced, and will bring together all actors in a unified value chain to facilitate more effective collaboration.
