Evaluation of the possibilities of a stronger involvement of the chemicals sector in a green economy

Abstract

This project analyses the contributions of the chemicals sector to a Green Economy (GE). For this purpose, it analyses existing national, European, and international legislations, programmes and voluntary initiatives in the topic areas of environment and health (E&H), chemical safety (CS), and sustainable chemistry (SC) and their contribution to a GE. As a result of this analysis the project provides recommendations and options of action to policy makers for the discussion process of Green Economy.Quelle: http://www.umweltbundesamt.de

This project analyses the contributions of the chemicals sector to a Green Economy (GE). For this purpose, it analyses existing national, European, and international legislations, programmes and voluntary initiatives in the topic areas of environment and health (E&H), chemical safety (CS), and sustainable chemistry (SC) and their contribution to a GE. As a result of this analysis the project provides recommendations and options of action to policy makers for the discussion process of Green Economy.