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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
AutonomyHuman toxicity
Human toxicity indirect (emissions)
Climate change
Physical hazards
Ecotoxicity
Ozone depletion
Material efficiency, see also circularity
Water quantity
Water quality (pollution)
Social equity
Non-renewable resources (inc. energy)
Monitoring, compliance & enforcement
Supply security / critical raw materials
Labour rights
Assessment type
QuantitativeQualitative
Spatial focus of impact
GeneralLife Cycle
Cradle to gateNo life cycle
Technical Stage
DevelopmentCommercial
Required level of expertise and data
LowModel data
Default valuesOpen Access and method
YesEnglish available
YesGeographical scale
LocalObject: Product
Goal: Self-assessment; product optimisation
Motivation: Improvement; compliance
