• Date 2023-10-16

Change Chemistry, formerly the Green Chemistry and Commerce Council (GC3), is a collaboration of more than 100 members that aim to make safer and sustainable chemistries widely available in the marketplace.

Change Chemistry: Event

PFAS substitution has been top of mind for many industry sectors for over a decade. While current restrictions and reporting requirements are increasing the pressure to transition away from PFAS chemicals, the efforts to move away from this chemical class is a cross-sector challenge. First, we will discuss the implications of applying a standard definition of sustainable chemistry to PFAS substitution to better avoid regrettable substitutes.  Next, we will discuss current challenges regarding PFAS including accessing critical actionable information across the value chain.  Then we will highlight how current tools and standard-setting frameworks can help address these challenges, while identifying future needs. Finally, we will hear about perspectives from the global fashion and design company, the H&M Group, and their history of PFAS-free products. 

Discussion Questions: 

• What has helped with evaluating alternatives?
• How have you communicated with suppliers around performance needs?
• How have you communicated with customers about safety and product changes?
• What's worked well? What challenges are you facing? 
   

Further information (Recording): https://member.changechemistry.org/events/challenges-successes-and-needs-for-pfas-substitution