Organic Chemicals Emitted from Technosphere Articles

The aim of the Programme on Organic Chemicals Emitted from Technosphere Articles is to increase the scientific understanding of the magnitude of the problem regarding emissions from articles with the objective to support policy development in Sweden and Europe.

In close collaboration and interaction with authorities and other stakeholders, the programme identifies technical, scientific and social aspects of concern contributing to the magnitude and perception of emissions of organic chemicals from articles as constituting a problem.

It develops an integrated approach to identification of substances and articles of concern, quantifies the emissions of organic compounds from articles and puts these in relation to other emissions. Stakeholders' perceptions on the problem and behavioural responses to communication of chemical risks are studied, and problem reduction strategies, both by legislation and voluntary approaches, are analysed. Finally roadmaps and indicators for policies and strategies towards A Non-toxic environment are outlined.

Contact:

Programme manager Tomas Rydberg
Swedish Environmental Research Institute
Telephone: +46 (0)31-7256 263
E-mail: tomas.rydberg(a)ivl.se

Swedish EPA: Katarina Schough
Telephone: +46 (0)8-698 1351
E-mail: katarina.schough(a)naturvardsverket.se