Fluorinated polymers in a low carbon, circular and toxic-free economy
- 1. VTT
- 2. Öko-Recherche
- 3. NILU
- 4. RIVM
- 5. EEA
Description
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.
The report presents the results of the work carried out by the ETC/WMGE and ETC/CME.
Files
EEA task on fluoropolymers_Full report_December 14 2021.pdf
Additional details
Funding
- European Environment Agency
- ETC CME - ETC Climate change Mitigation and Energy ETC CME
- European Environment Agency
- ETC WMGE - ETC Waste and Materials in a Green Economy ETC WMGE