Project progress
These pages explain the project phases, processes and interim goals in the ECHT project, supplemented by documents for download.
Further information on the project can be found on the official ECHT project page of the funding body:
Phase 1 – Scenario technique according to Geschka
Definition of the topic and system limits
Traceability of Chemicals in global textile apparel value chains as prerequisite for a non-toxic, resource-preserving, climate-neutral circular economy in 2035
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Which textile value chains are we talking about? |
What is chemicals traceability? |
Ability |
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Textiles relevant for this project are cotton and polyester apparel (e.g. shirts, trousers). |
Traceability in this context means the possibility to trace back which chemicals are present in which component of an article (or were also used in the process). |
Ability (to trace) in the context of this project refers to knowledge and capacity regarding how to set up structures, processes and implement technologies to trace chemicals. It does not comprise specific tools or technologies themselves. |
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Value chains describe as many steps as possible from virgin material to consumer and beyond (e.g. repair, reuse, recycling). |
In its most comprehensive form, traceability describes the concept of passing on information on material composition down to substances level throughout the entire value chain as full material declaration. |
PROJECT SPECIFICS
Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Umweltbundesamt, Neovili, European Carpets and Rugs Association, H&M Group, Luxembourg Media and Digital Design Centre, Team2, PUMA
Associated Organisations: Blutsgeschwister GmbH, ClientEarth, Inditex, Ineris, Luxinnovation, Sympany, Techtera, Euratex, Lacoste
Circular Economy: Policy Making for Traceability of Chemicals along Value Chains
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences and German Environment Agency (UBA)
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
You can find more information under:
Policy Workshop 2024 – Innovations- und Transformationsplattform der h_da (h-da.de)