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[rp ---- From: CTm------ Sent: mardi 30 jan2v02i8 1e7:r51 ---- Tot CE qu-- ) ) CH (ENER) Subject: Flash from Seminar on Sustainable Alternatives to PFAS | Flash from Seminaorn Sustainable Alternatives to PFAS Tomorrow organized by DG ENV - 30.01.2024 In the absent ENV. PRESENTATIONS: ) attended earlier today the seminar above. It was Introduced byqm DG ENV and Moderated by (GNSmimuSg) J CE Coverage University gave a brief overview of PFAS and current concerns The Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) NT ig rd are 10.000 substances. The risk assessment cannot keep up with the chemical diversity. They are epenrvsiirstoennmte,ntwiwtihth heamrimsfsuilonsanidn etvoexriyc peomiinstsoifontsheiwritlhfecuyncwla,natsewdelelfafesctastetrothheuiru/seN.EPRFNAGSEaNrDe uptaken from soil, water and air`into food and feed, in the circular economy and waste. The annual cost of their unwanted effects is estimated to 52-84 bilion. There are also unknown PAS not included in the analysis. They are practically impossible to destroy and thelr effects are irreversible. EEE)o Stockholm University Indicated that there are alternatives on the market to be used for the digital and green transition. A comprehensive data bank is being developed with all the alternatives to PFAS through the ZeroPM Horizon 2020 project ( hitps//zeropmeu/alternative-asesment tdhaetaLbiatshei)u.m Iatn|dmilsolneabadtitnegritehsatatnhdetPoFhAySdraorleyseesrssenwtihaelrfeorthteheigndruesetnrytrcalnasiitmisont.hatHethreerfeerarreed ntoo alternativaensd that the PFAS are not that harmful, and this resistance from the industry is due tothe fact that the change will cost them more. Nevertheless there are safe alternatives. presentations by alternative providers Caym(OmNO --- Ka-- nada. (REESESRSIY IONOMR is 3 company which Jr -------- is developing alternatives to PSAS fr different uses. Although the It to Em oical formulas and terms, e uses, including membranesr of electrolysers, with posit=ivweoesurbsotintutoionec(wlitoh ibeettnedr performance), Presentation by ENDURANCE SOLAR. The backsheet of PV panels (the material for the back of the solar panel] contains 70% of PEAS. Endurance Solar is active for the past 10 years in developing a substitute material or the bmaarckkesth.eetT.he TchoemplaonweyrweintvhidrroenwmefnrtoamlthiempCahcitneosfe PmFaArSkeftre(ecapurloddunocttscohmapsetneo)vaanludeafroergtrhoewiPnVg me Us market om Presentationeissemidaiasassingh SOLARGS (NL bases company producing PV modules) For slr, the cae sry ile. canbe dor, C0 ig already PFAS free. What is needed is Regulation and access t Presentation ofSNEEEEISOWINcOneNrgIy storage solutions). CRUE was searching ices for new heavy duty installations solutions, not targeting of the stationary elimination storage of PFAS products. The but ended up company removing the toxic elements and on the same time improved the performance without compromises, without changes to the product lines and with a 15-20% reduction of CAPEX. Presentation of SYMPATEX, technical textiles (Apparel, footwear and Workwear) (Germany) Hatin nh etl dusty con nt be ued or 10 vor PAFAS free products. The presenter asked to put a ban to PFAS and leat ne iatlsoout.beTherecvoineswterdai,ntassmatyhecrhealalreengecacsreesatiovfityprboudtuacctcseluenrnaetceeisnsnaorvialtyiono.veSrp-escpiefciicfaiteidonswisthhounldo alternatives available. Industry Consensus: Allindustry presenters unanimously advocated for a ban on PFAS, emphasizing the existence of viable alternatives and urging regulatory support. They highlighted the uneven playing fied and expressed confidence that the industry could adapt to PFAS-ree solutions with the right incentives, regulation, and access to financing.