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Webinar on the PFAS phase-out – how research and innovation can enable toxic-free environments

Organised by: Vinnova
Digitalt Wed 28 May 2025 at 13:00-14:00

Welcome to a webinar on how research, technology development and innovation can contribute to a safe and non-toxic transition. Together we highlight opportunities, good examples and how actors can be mobilized to take the next step in PFAS substitution, i.e. replacing PFAS with new sustainable materials.

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PFAS – a group of over 10,000 chemicals – are used in everything from cleaning products and cosmetics to electronics and food. They are extremely persistent and pose a serious threat to both human health and the environment. New legal requirements are on the way, and the need for sustainable alternatives is urgent. In this webinar, we raise the question of how we can best succeed in the transition.

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Aim with the webinar

The purpose of the webinar is to demonstrate the extent of PFAS use in society today - how innovation and research enable the transition to new, sustainable materials and who needs to be involved in the transition.

Through good examples and highlighting the financing opportunities available, we hope to inspire companies, the public sector and academia to take action and mobilize new collaborations.

Target group

The webinar is aimed at anyone interested in the PFAS phase-out. We see it as particularly relevant for industrial companies and organizations that use or handle PFAS, actors in substitution, materials development and sustainable chemistry, research and innovation environments, as well as authorities and decision-makers in areas such as food, water and chemistry.

Preliminary agenda

  • Introduction and aim
  • We get to see the perspectives of different actors, based on questions such as:
    - What role do different authorities have in the transition?
    - Why are PFAS used today?
    - What do you need as an actor to make changes?
  • Inspiration in the form of two cases, where despite challenges, substitution of PFAS has been successful.
  • The webinar ends with a presentation of funding and collaboration opportunities. For example, national initiatives, EU programme, r&d funding.

Sometimes we photograph or video record our activities. If you don't want to participate in photos or videos, please let us know when you arrive.

Questions?

Daniela Dimitrova

Program manager

+46 8 473 32 45

Last updated 19 May 2025