Sustainability in the context of innovative materials means that they are developed and used in such a way as to minimise their impact on the environment, resources and the climate. This involves considering the entire life cycle – from manufacture through to use, and on to recycling or disposal.
The aim is to use materials that are durable, resource-efficient and as easily recyclable or biodegradable as possible.
In our section Safety – Materials, we provide detailed information on sustainability aspects relating to the following materials::