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The role of European Chemicals Strategy in zero pollution ambition

The pre-existing conditions in citizens more vulnerable to COVID-19 include, among others, respiratory illnesses which are often a consequence of poor air quality. Pollution also affects biodiversity by reducing the ability of ecosystems to provide decontamination services. The EU 2020 Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability – Towards a Toxic-Free Environment is a part of the EU's zero pollution ambition, a key commitment of the European Green Deal. The paper analyses the objectives and actions envisaged by Chemicals Strategy as well as its integration and relationships with other EU and global plans and strategies adopted and in the pipeline. Evaluation is made of an impact of the design of substances, materials, products, production processes and technologies. The transition to safe and sustainable by-design approach to chemicals should therefore be initiated through improving the existing regulatory framework and safeguarding its very implementation in an accelerated manner. Zero-pollution plan should be comprehensive and enforceable and is one of the basic premises for protection of ecosystems and of people, particularly from non-communicable diseases and pandemics.

, zero-pollution chemicals strategy, prevention, European Green Deal

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