Collaboration necessary to ensure the safe reuse of consumer products
In a circular economy, products, materials and raw materials are continually reused. For example, consumer products like clothes, packaging and toys.
As of 7 December 2020, RIVM has become a knowledge partner of the international Platform for Accelerating the Circular Economy (PACE).
RIVM has developed a step-by-step plan for the safe reuse of diapers and incontinence material.
If you work on a circular solution or products, you can get lost in the complexity of quality labels, marketing strategies, advice and prohibitions.
A stronger focus on safety, health and sustainability is needed in designing circular products. When basic resources are re-used in new products, health risks should be avoided.
For a successful circular economy, it is essential to improve the conditions in which materials and products are recycled once they have reached the end of their life cycle.