Key actions for a sustainable chemicals policy

Chris Collins; Mike Depledge; Robert Fraser; Andrew Johnson; Gary Hutchison; Peter Matthiessen; Richard Murphy; Susan Owens; John Sumpter

doi:10.1016/j.envint.2020.105463

Key actions for a sustainable chemicals policy

Chris Collins^*
, Mike Depledge
, Robert Fraser
, Andrew Johnson
, Gary Hutchison
, Peter Matthiessen
, Richard Murphy
, Susan Owens
, John Sumpter

^*Corresponding author for this work

University of Reading
University of Exeter
School of Economics
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Edinburgh Napier University
Dolfan Barn
University of Surrey
University of Cambridge
Brunel University London

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Abstract

Chemicals policies have spawned a wide range of regulations aimed at limiting damage to the environment and human health. Most instruments are reactive and fragmented. We propose a simple underpinning philosophy, “Do no harm”, to ensure a more sustainable, safe “chemical environment” for the future.

Original language	English
Article number	105463
Journal	Environment International
Volume	137
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2020.105463
Publication status	Published - Apr 2020
Externally published	Yes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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General Environmental Science

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