The importance of end-of-life solutions in the consumer product market cannot be overstated. Regulations play a crucial role in shaping these solutions, guiding businesses and consumers alike in their choices. Understanding legislation is key to taking meaningful action, translating policies into practical steps. Central to this effort is the exploration of various end-of-life strategies such as biodegradability, disintegration, compostability, and recycling. Making informed decisions about these solutions ensures responsible management of product life cycles and promotes sustainability.
In this webinar, our technical experts will outline the importance of considering the end-of-life solutions of materials from an eco-design and sustainability solutions perspective, with insight on current and emerging legislation drivers and how these can be put into action. To support this, an overview of some of the current solutions available will be discussed, with a focus on material biodegradability, material disintegration, compostability and recyclability.
Let Eurofins guide you through the regulatory landscape and options available for you and your business.
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End-of-life solutions for materials are essential for all businesses…but how can businesses identify the right solution?
Responsible retailers and manufacturers need to understand how the materials they use behave at the end of their lifecycle, and must respond with the right end-of-life solutions. When products cannot be recycled or reused, it’s crucial to assess their environmental impact when disposed of in landfills, through incineration, or via composting. To manage these impacts and make informed decisions, understanding how materials perform in these scenarios through standardized testing is essential. Such testing includes material biodegradability, material disintegration, and compostability. Despite these terms often being used interchangeably, they yield different outcomes, highlighting the importance of clear requirements to ensure the appropriate solutions are chosen.
Webinar time and date
Wednesday 10th July 2024 (45 mins inclusive of Q+A)
- Session 1: 10:00 am BST (5:00 pm CST)
- Session 2: 11:00 am EDT (8:00 am PDT)
Please note: This webinar is offered in two different timeslots with the same content. Please attend the one that suits you best. A recording of this webinar and presentation slides will be shared with all those who register.
Webinar agenda
- End-of-Life Solutions Matter – A dive into regulations affecting the consumer product market
- Turning Legislation into Action – Navigate the meaning of legislation, and decide on relevant, actionable steps
- Exploring End-of-Life Solutions – A focus on biodegradability, disintegration, compostability, and recycling
- Choosing the Right End-of-Life Solution – Understand the differences between industrial and home composting, anaerobic and aerobic breakdown, soil, and water matrices, and more
- Questions & Answers
Your sustainability expert presenters
Dara Robinson | Sustainability Analyst, Eurofins Sustainability Services
Dara has a degree in Biochemistry and a background in chemical regulation for the personal care industry. In her role as Sustainability Analyst she focuses on new product development.
Caitlin Binnie | Lead Research and Innovations Scientist, Eurofins | BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd
Caitlin leads a team of experts in delivering bespoke solutions to the leather, textile, and associated materials’ value chains. Her background is in forensic science, and since joining Eurofins has supported material R&D, diagnostic services, independent research projects, and more.
