The new European database for chemicals of concern: How useful is SCIP for waste management?
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The interface between chemicals and waste legislation is a major problem for the envisaged circular economy. To re-use or recycle more waste, information on its composition is needed. The EU Waste Framework Directive obliges producers to document the presence of substances of very high concern in a new database (SCIP), which went online in January 2021. We studied some products of varying complexity and with different pollutant problems from a number of industries. Our investigation indicates that the new database is of limited use for recycling companies. Further requirements focusing on the intended recycling of used products are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 100430 |
| Journal | Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy |
| Volume | 21 |
| ISSN | 2352-5541 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01.06.2021 |
Bibliographical note
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- Pharmaceutical Science
- Pollution
- Environmental Chemistry
- Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Sustainable Development Goals
- Batteries, Chemicals, End-of-life vehicles, Insulation materials, Plastics from WEEE, PVC floor Coverings, Recycling, Resource recovery, Shoe waste, Substances of concern, SVHC, Tyres, Waste, Waste wood
- Chemistry