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We have tested the presence of #PFAS in Hugo Clément As expected, the result is positive. We are all exposed to #ForeverChemicals ??The analysis found traces of PFOA, PFHxS and PFOS in his blood: three PFAS suspected of having possible health impacts, such as cancer, neurotoxic effects and infertility. We call on EU policy makers to solve this public health problem by implementing stronger regulation. #BanPFAS for a #ToxicFreeFuture ??Join the petition: https://lnkd.in/esbyr2mU PFAS accumulate in our bodies and in the environment. Putting our health at risk. Hugo Clément explains it himself in this video ?? https://lnkd.in/eMEiW_2J

??Webinar reminder ?? The ZeroF Project will be featured in the upcoming Open Innovation Workshop hosted by SuperBark and BIORING, focusing on anticipatory Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) strategies to promote informed decision-making in bio-based product development. Federico Busio from our partner Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), will present insights into the LCA conducted to ensure the safety and sustainability of our PFAS-free coating alternatives. He will be joined by experts from LIGNICOAT BBI Project, THERMOFIRE CBE-JU project, and FRACTION EU PROJECT ?? Date: 4 December 2024 | Time: 11:00-13:00 CET Register Now ?? https://lnkd.in/eD27tB-f Check out the full agenda ??https://lnkd.in/gfdeCEQY This is a great opportunity to compare strategies, exchange insights, and accelerate the development of sustainable materials. #LCA #OpenInnovation #Workshop #Bioeconomy #CircularEconomy

?? Investigating the link between PFAS and liver cancer. Recent studies show that long-term exposure to PFAS, particularly perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, is associated with an increased risk of liver cancer. These chemicals are highly persistent in the human body, raising significant concerns about their long-term health effects. Taking this connection into account is not only crucial for the protection of public health, but also for the development of safer alternatives and regulatory solutions. At ZeroF, we are focused on replacing PFAS with safer, more sustainable options to help protect both people and the planet! ??? Watch the video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9ySb7Rd Sources: ?? If you found this helpful, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more updates on the ZeroF project’s work in creating safe, sustainable PFAS-free alternatives. https://lnkd.in/eFNUK__S https://lnkd.in/ejzV3r7m E.Cima Tèxtils.CAT Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft IDEAconsult Kemira Leitat Technological Center LGI Sustainable Innovation Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) TEMAS Solutions Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna VTT Yangi?European Environmental Bureau WECF International WeMove Europe Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) Health and Environment Justice Support (HEJSupport) European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) European Environment Agency ChemSec Innovation News Network US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Working Group Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) #PFAS #PublicHealth #LiverCancerPrevention #SustainableAlternatives

Where are we with the #PFAS restriction process? Check out the progress update from ECHA and authorities from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. ?? https://fcld.ly/pfasupdate #PFASactionEU #ChemicalSafetyEU

Are you an expert in material science, safety, sustainability assessment, modelling, or life cycle analysis? ?? Together with our Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) sister project BIORING, SuperBark is hosting an Open Innovation Workshop focusing on strategies for effective anticipatory LCA analysis to accelerate the development of sustainable, high-performance industrial biobased coatings. During the workshop, you will discover experiences from other projects in the bio-based materials and?coatings fields, including LIGNICOAT BBI Project, THERMOFIRE CBE-JU, ZeroF project and FRACTION EU PROJECT. Join us to discuss and compare your approaches and strategies for effective LCA analysis. ??? 4 December 2024, 11:00-13:00 CET ?? Online Register now ?? https://lnkd.in/eD27tB-f Full agenda and speakers ?? https://lnkd.in/gfdeCEQY #LCA #OpenInnovation #Workshop #Biobased #Coatings #Bioeconomy

Let's wrap up last week’s #SSbD24 Conference at Monte Verità, a key event focused on advancing the Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (#SSbD) framework. This framework is central to the EU's Chemicals Strategy for sustainability, driving the transition towards safer and more sustainable chemicals and materials. Together with the SuperBark project,?the ZeroF project was represented at the conference by two partners: ?? Panagiotis Isigonis, PhD, from the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), presented on “Early-stage application of the SSbD framework – Successes, considerations, and obstacles,”?explaining how ZeroF applies the SSbD framework in early research. This approach assesses chemicals for safety, sustainability, economic viability, and social impact, establishing SSbD criteria to develop safe and sustainable substances. Want to know more? Check the slides on Zenodo: https://lnkd.in/eCxMWYj8 ?? Elise MOREL from TEMAS Solutions presented a poster on “Safety assessment of PFAS alternatives for textiles and packaging,” focusing on the safety assessment process for PFAS alternatives in the ZeroF project to ensure safer, more sustainable materials in these sectors. It was a great opportunity to engage with experts across industry, academia, and regulation to help shape the future of safe and sustainable innovation. #SSbD #Innovation #Sustainability #ZeroF #SafetyAssessment #PFAS Empa IRISS – International SSbD network ETH Zürich Eawag Swiss Chemical Society (SCS)

Tèxtils.CAT presented ZeroF project in a dedicated workshop in Barcelona last week with over 40 participants, including 20 members of an international delegation of SMEs and RTOs from Portugal, Ireland, Germany and Belgium. During the workshop we discussed synergies and developed foresight strategies towards a collaborative and greener Europe towards PFAS-free textiles. ? The #cluster member E.Cima, partner of ZeroF project also participated to showcase their experience in this project. ?#advancedtextiles #pfasfree #networking #greentransition #sustainability

?? PFAS contamination: Reaching even the most remote places! Did you know that Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (#PFAS) have been found everywhere from the peaks of Mount Everest to the deepest parts of our oceans? This shocking reality is another example of how far-reaching the impact of human activity can be, even in the most untouched parts of the world. Here’s what this should teach us: ?? PFAS contamination is a global issue that affects everyone. ??Safer, sustainable alternatives are essential, and initiatives such as the ZeroF research project funded by the EU and SERI are of great importance. ??Action through policies, innovation but also awareness raising is crucial. ?? Watch this video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCGeWpfD Sources: https://lnkd.in/gujeuWfk https://lnkd.in/gc4wiTig #Environment #Sustainability #GlobalImpact #PFASfree E.Cima Tèxtils.CAT Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft IDEAconsult Kemira Leitat Technological Center LGI Sustainable Innovation Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) TEMAS Solutions Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna VTT Yangi? European Environmental Bureau WECF International WeMove Europe Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) Health and Environment Justice Support (HEJSupport) Ocean. Now! ChemSec

?? Collaboration News! ?? Our dissemination manager Dr Ioanna Katsavou, from EXELISIS IKE, recently visited AXIA Innovation GmbH 's premises in Munich and had a productive discussion with Michele Ponzelli, Ph.D. the BIO-SUSHY Project dissemination manager, about the new SSBD coatings cluster called #NoPFAS. ??? We are thrilled to announce that PROPLANET is one of the four projects in this cluster (#BIO_SUSHY, Tornado Project, ZeroF project) that have agreed to collaborate and exchange knowledge. A common Teams forum has been set up, and we have some exciting internal thematic seminars coming up! ????? Stay tuned for more updates! ???? #EXE #AXIA #PROPLANET #HorizonEU #Collaboration ???? IDENER.AI | AITEX | EXELISIS IKE | HOLOSS | Kemijski in?titut - National Institute of Chemistry | NILU | NovaMechanics Ltd | Pilkington United Kingdom Limited | REEPACK | RINA | RukaInnovation B.V. | TECNALIA Research & Innovation | TECNALIA Surface Engineering | Universidad de Málaga | European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)

?? #PFAS in our drinking water and food: here is what you need to know! Did you know that PFAS, "forever chemicals," can end up in our drinking water? These chemicals, found in everyday items like non-stick cookware, firefighting foams & water-resistant fabrics, often enter our water through industrial runoff, landfill leaching & even agricultural use. Once they’re in our water system, they don’t break down and even build up in our bodies and the environment over time. Understanding how PFAS get into our water and food is the first step in protecting our health. That’s why it’s so important to push for stronger regulations, more research & safer alternatives. ZeroF, a EU and SERI funded reserach project, is working hard to create #PFASfree solutions that are safer and more sustainable for everyone. ??? Watch this video to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFGdfCKk ?? If you found this helpful, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more updates on the ZeroF project’s work in creating safe, sustainable PFAS-free alternatives. Check out our latest webinar on our research progress, also available on our channel: https://lnkd.in/etQX5x9b E.Cima Tèxtils.CAT Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft IDEAconsult Kemira Leitat Technological Center LGI Sustainable Innovation Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) TEMAS Solutions Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna VTT Yangi? European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) European Environment Agency ChemSecFood Packaging Forum ECOSYSTEX Innovation News Network US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Working Group Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) European Environmental Bureau Water Environment Federation Water Online Oxyle Fajer Mushtaq Zanina Ilieva, PhD James Lemon CEnv MIEMA Lauren Former William Leys #CleanWater #WaterQualityEU #FoodSafety #PublicHealth