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Guide on sustainable chemicals
Umwelt Bundes Amt (UBA)
A tool for substance manufacturers, formulators and end users of chemicals.
Please note:
Life cycle perspective is recommended, but not made quantitatively in this method for the themes.
Themes
Biodegradation and fate of substancesHuman toxicity
Autonomy
Climate change
Ecotoxicity
Energy efficiency
Equality
Fossil depletion
Legality
Material efficiency
Mineral depletion
Physical hazards
Water depletion
Assessment type
MixedQuantitative
Certification
Spatial focus of object
AnywhereTechnical Stage
DevelopmentCommercial
Spatial focus of impact
GenericLife Cycle
Cradle to gateNo life cycle
English available
YesOpen Access
YesObject: Product
Goal: Self-assessment; product optimisation
Motivation: Improvement; compliance
