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Best Available Techniques (BAT) to Prevent and Control Industrial Pollution

On 8 November 2023, the OECD organised a webinar to explore the current understanding of the Best Available Techniques (BAT) approaches and their future. It addressed key challenges, opportunities for the identification of promising emerging techniques for effective pollution prevention and reduction and the importance of cross-collaboration between regulatory authorities, industries, research institutes and technology providers.

Guidance on Key Considerations for the Identification and Selection of Safer Chemical Alternatives

As the demand for safer chemicals grows, the field of alternatives assessment is becoming increasingly important in guiding the transition towards safer, less toxic alternatives. A major limitation that can hinder efforts is the lack of consistent criteria for defining “safer" alternatives. This guidance outlines key considerations for the identification and selection of safer alternatives.

Substitution of hazardous chemicals

As the demand for safer chemicals grows, the field of alternatives assessment is becoming increasingly important in guiding the transition towards safer, less toxic alternatives. A major limitation that can hinder efforts is the lack of consistent criteria for defining “safer" alternatives. This guidance outlines key considerations for the identification and selection of safer alternatives.

Webinar video recording on Finding Alternatives to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances of Concern: A Difficult and Continuing Challenge

On Thursday 26 September 2019, the OECD discussed "Finding Alternatives to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances of Concern: A Difficult and Continuing Challenge" with the participation of W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Presenters shared efforts, successes and challenges in eliminating per and polyfluorinated chemicals of environmental concern from the life cycle of consumer products.

Webinar: Finding Alternatives to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances of Concern: A Difficult and Continuing Challenge

Join us on Thursday 26 September 2019 @ 1 pm (CEST, Paris time) / 7 am (EDT time) to learn about efforts, successes and challenges in eliminating per and polyfluorinated chemicals of environmental concern from the life cycle of consumer products.

Webinar video recording on Risk Reduction Initiatives for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances in Canada and in the United States

On 15 May 2019, Eeva Leinala of the OECD Environment Directorate, Sandi Moser of the Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Hannah Holsinger of the EPA presented the latest Risk Reduction Initiatives for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances undertaken by Canada and the United States.

Webinar: Register to find out the latest Risk Reduction Initiatives for PFASs in Canada and the United States

Join us on 15 May 2019 @ 1 pm (Paris time) / 7 am (EST time) to learn about the latest Risk Reduction Initiatives for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances undertaken by Canada and the United States.

Watch the video recording on Best Environmental Practices for Class B Firefighting Foams

On 29 January 2019, Eeva Leinala of the OECD Environment Directorate and Thomas Cortina from the Fire Fighting Foam Coalition and Mitch Hubert from Perimeter Solutions have addressed Best Environmental Practices for Class B Firefighting Foams in the context of management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs).

Join our Webinar on Tuesday 29 January 2019 @ 4 pm (Paris time) / 10 am (EST time) on Environmental Best Practices for Class B Firefighting Foams

After an introduction by Eeva Leinala (OECD), Thomas Cortina from the Fire Fighting Foam Coalition and Mitch Hubert from Perimeter Solutions will address Best Environmental Practices for Class B Firefighting Foams in the context of management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs).

Saving Costs in Chemicals Management - How the OECD Ensures Benefits to Society