Why the success of the circular economy is owned by chemicals
The adage of “reduce, reuse, recycle” can contribute to a safe use of chemicals, and this is one of the key elements of a successful circular economy.
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Data requirements in the PEF approach
PEF SERIES | The Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) approach is game-changing when it comes to comparing products. This time, we talk about the innovations PEF brings to data requirements, and why they matter.
Jump-starting your circular economy program
Circular Economy is inspiring. However, making the transition from Linear to Circular thinking is challenging. In this article, Eric Mieras and Jan van der Kaaij display an approach to help you catch the right opportunities and make them work.
Eating organic is better for the environment: myth or Not?
Is it better to buy organic or conventionally farmed produce? The debate on that is ongoing, and touches at least as much on ethics as it does on facts. An important question is: in what way is it better? This month's Sustainability Mythbusters.
Interpretation of metrics: DALYs and damage to human health
One reason to care about environmental impacts is that environmental pollution damages our health. But how do you quantify human health, or the lack of it, at different ages, and how do you apply that knowledge in your assessments?
Hotspot analysis in the PEF approach
PEF SERIES | The Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) approach is game-changing, with effects we are only just beginning to understand. PRé is devoting an article series to the different aspects of PEF. Today: clear rules for hotspot analysis with PEF.
Zero waste is possible: myth or not?
Zero-waste products sound like a sustainability professional's ultimate dream. But is it even possible to manufacture anything without creating waste? And what about the rest of the life cycle? Read more in this month's Sustainability Mythbusters.
The role of the representative product in the PEF approach
Standardisation is a complex topic in LCA, which has as its goal to give a fair and thorough analysis of the entire life cycle. How to simplify data collection and analysis without missing the mark? The solution: the ‘virtual’ representative product.
Sourcing locally is better: myth or not?
Carbon emissions caused by transport can be avoided by sourcing products locally. In addition, you often know more about how local companies treat their employees. But is local sourcing always a good idea? Let's look at the bigger picture.
Manufacturing products with ‘zero emissions’: myth or not?
Zero emission products sound like the ultimate in sustainability. But what does 'zero emission' mean in practice? And how difficult is it to truly drive out all emissions from sustainable products? This month's Sustainability Mythbusters.