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Hazardous Chemicals in Products and Processes

Substitution as an Innovative Process

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  • © 2006

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Authors:
  1. Andreas Ahrens

    1. Ökopol, Hamburg, Germany

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  2. Angelika Braun

    1. Kooperationsstelle Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

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  3. Arnim Gleich

    1. FB 04 Produktionstechnik, Universität Bremen, Bremen, Germany

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  4. Kerstin Heitmann

    1. Ökopol, Hamburg, Germany

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  5. Lothar Lißner

    1. Kooperationsstelle Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

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Part of the book series: Sustainability and Innovation (SUSTAINABILITY)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-VII
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  2. Introduction

    Pages 1-3

  3. Summary of most important results

    Pages 5-19

  4. Initial situation and analysis of deficits

    Pages 21-45

  5. Approach to research and procedure

    Pages 47-59

  6. Case study analysis and development of hypotheses

    Pages 61-107

  7. Developing model — being innovative in an innovation system

    Pages 109-118

  8. Dealing with lack of knowledge and uncertainties — a task for risk management

    Pages 119-135

  9. Recommendations for action

    Pages 137-141

  10. Prospects and prospective questions

    Pages 143-143

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 145-152
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Substitution of hazardous substances is a prioritised objective in chemical regulation and risk management. However, it is experienced as a tough task with often inconsistent results. Based on thirteen case studies, this book analyzes substitution as an innovation process and attempts to give answers to the following questions: Why and under which circumstances are companies able and willing to substitute hazardous substances? What are the main drivers and the main barriers? In which way can communication along the supply chain support environmental innovation? How can risk management appropriately deal with the lack of knowledge, with uncertainties and incomplete knowledge about the possible effects of different substances? Recommendations for action are provided for commercial and state institutions and consumers and thus for all actors engaged in the European reform of chemicals policy following the REACH system.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Ökopol, Hamburg, Germany

    Andreas Ahrens, Kerstin Heitmann

  • Kooperationsstelle Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

    Angelika Braun, Lothar Lißner

  • FB 04 Produktionstechnik, Universität Bremen, Bremen, Germany

    Arnim Gleich

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