Ecotexnano

ecotexnano aims to improve the environmental performances of best innovative solutions that are emerging with regards to the textile finishing industry incorporating nanomaterials. nanomaterials are not intrinsically hazardous, however, there may be a need to take into account specific considerations in their risk- and environmental assessment. in order to address this major concern the following key aims are defined for ecotexnano: •provide the textile finishing industry with a user-friendly tool to improve the knowledge on risk assessment of nanomaterials. •identify and reduce the environmental, health and safety impacts. carrying out a comprehensive life cycle assessment and risk assessment of the selected nanomaterials. this analysis will allow quantifying the environmental impacts of the use of nanomaterials in substitution of bulk substances, and to guarantee that these nanomaterials do not pose a risk on health and environment. •increase the knowledge base concerning nanomateria