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Libby Sommer talks about her role as a sustainability consultant in the apparel industry, and on helping clients find the right tools to best address their goals. Listen to the full conversation on the Chemical Journeys podcast! https://lnkd.in/eA9sk446 #Chemicals #Environment #Sustainability #Apparel #LCA

How does chemistry tie in with sustainability in the fashion sector? On this week's episode of the Chemical Journeys podcast, I am joined by Libby Sommer, an independent consultant working on sustainability for the apparel industry. Libby and I discuss her work advising companies (from startups to some of the biggest brands in activewear), the evolution of sustainability within the apparel industry, the costs of textile waste and how to mitigate this, and initiatives to develop safer and more sustainable chemicals. This is a great one if you're interested to learn about sustainability in clothing, and how chemicals are woven into the fabric of this! https://lnkd.in/eA9sk446 #Chemicals #Environment #Sustainability #LCA #Fashion

Amazing to see that the Chemical Journeys podcast has had over 500 downloads after just six weeks! Thank you to everyone who has tuned in so far. If you are enjoying the podcast, I'd really appreciate you telling your friends and colleagues about it. I'm also open to any ideas or feedback for how to improve the podcast! Stay tuned for more conversations as we continue to explore the science and story of chemicals in the environment! Download the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eUHMrsKn Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ebePhqmZ #Chemicals #Environment #Science

The European Chemicals Agency has published the Q&A from its recent webinar on the guidance for the new CLP hazard classes. Worthwhile reading if you are involved in classifying substances and mixtures for these hazards by the 2026 deadlines. There is a lot of useful information here to help clarify the requirements and improve understanding. Credit should go to ECHA for providing detailed responses to the almost 250 questions received during the webinar! If you're looking for support with these new hazards, feel free to contact Embark Chemical Consulting to see how we can help. #PBT #vPvB #PMT #vPvM #EndocrineDisruption

Some really interesting work was presented at the recent ECETOC: European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals workshop on the OECD 309 test guideline (biodegradation simulation test in surface water). Follow the link below to download the presentations!

On this week's episode of Chemical Journeys I talk about environmental persistence, and why this needs to become a top priority for chemical manufacturers, producers of formulated products, and brands. I also share some notable recent developments and provide a look ahead to the upcoming SETAC Europe conference in May. This is a great one if you’re interested in learning more about biodegradability and environmental persistence, and how this issue is impacting the market and regulatory landscape for chemicals. https://lnkd.in/eeuH2Z8U #Chemicals #Environment #Persistence #Biodegradability

Peter Fisk shares his experience on the realities of chemicals innovation and substitution, based on his discussions with the industry. Listen to the full conversation on the Chemical Journeys podcast. https://lnkd.in/e8nS-M3J #Chemicals #Environment #GreenChemistry #SSbD