• ECHT Knowledge Platform

    Shared knowledge space on the traceability of chemicals in textiles

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    • Introduction to chemicals in textiles

      This video illustrates in an easy-to-understand way, where and why chemicals are used in textiles and what benefits chemicals traceability can provide. This is an excellent way to familiarise oneself with the concept of chemicals traceability in textile value chains.

    • Project highlights

      • Trace IT Game

        "Trace-It" is a simulation game that allows players to step into the shoes of departments of organisations aiming to implement chemicals traceability.

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      • Chemicals Traceability Canvas

        Implementing chemical traceability along global value chains is a complex and iterative process that requires a holistic understanding of current processes and goals in one’s organisation and the supply chain.

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      • Training scheme concept

        This training schemes concepts outlines the overall structure and content of a capacity building workshop series targeted at SMEs in the textile apparel value chains. It makes use of the tools and approaches developed in the ECHT project.

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      • Textile Traceability Timeline

        Explore a decade of regulations for chemical traceability requirements for textiles.

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      • Stepwise approach to identify substances of concern (SoC) in products

        Browse this resource to find a stepwise approach of the methodology described in the document ‘Method for the identification and tracking of SoC in products and for the preparation of restriction measures on the use of substances in products’ by the Joint Research Centre.

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    • Glossary of technical terms

      This glossary includes all technical terms used in the courses and documents on this platform.

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    • Funded under the initiative

      The ECHT Knowledge Platform is co-funded by the Interreg North-West Europe programme and by Le Ministère de l’Environnement, du Climat et de la Biodiversité de Luxembourg.

      Interreg North-West Europe, co-funded by the European UnionLe Gouvernement du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, Ministère de l’Environnement, du Climat et de la Biodiversité