Fluorinated polymers in a low carbon, circular and toxic-free economy: Technical report

Margareta Wahlström, Elina Pohjalainen, Elina Yli-Rantala, David Behringer, Dorte Herzke, Stephen Mudge, Martijn Beekman, Arianne de Blaeij, Jeroen Devilee, Silke Gabbert, Michiel van Kuppevelt, Maryam Zare Jeddi, P. Gabrielsen, X. Trier

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Abstract

Fluorinated polymers are used in a variety of applications providing benefits to the society, but at the same time also causing risks of irreversible pollution and impacts on the environment and human health in different stages of the lifecycle. The main aim of the study was to provide information on impacts of fluorinated polymers along their lifecycles in a low carbon, circular and toxic-free economy, which could be relevant to consider in future assessments. An important part of the work was also to discuss options for risk governance and to identify knowledge gaps. The work was based on a literature survey of recently published reports and selected peer-reviewed articles on the topic.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherEuropean Topic Centre Waste and Materials in a Green Economy
Number of pages151
Publication statusPublished - 21 Dec 2021
MoE publication typeD4 Published development or research report or study

Publication series

SeriesEionet Report
NumberETC/WMGE 2021/9

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