Contact person
Anna Jacobs
Centrumledare för substitutionscentrum
Contact AnnaEvents and workshops in substitution
Previous educations and webinars
Upcomming events
All trainings, events and workshops arranged by the Swedish Centre for Chemical Substitution are in Swedish. Please see our Swedish page for more information.
Customized trainings in substitution
Does your organization need to learn more about substitution of chemicals? Are you part of an industry association that needs more knowledge of what chemical substitution means? For example the Swedish Centre for Chemical Substitutioncan provide customized training for industries, organizations and for specific interest in substitution of a particular subject. Healthy substitution is a key word for us, which means that all aspects such as health, environment, function and economy are taken into account - in a life cycle perspective.
Please contact us at substitutionscentrum@ri.se for more information, so that we can set up a training or workshop for your needs!
Passed events in 2021
18 november: Webinar: Risks with chemicals in secondhand goods and recycled materials
Interest is increasing for second-hand and more stores are selling recycled goods. Many brands want to use circulated materials when new goods are to be produced. At this breakfast seminar, we address issues related to legislation and challenges associated with chemicals in recycled goods and recycled materials.
October 13 2021 Basic course: How to find out if your goods contain harmful chemicals
The Swedish Centre for Chemical Substitution’s training in for those who want to get started and work systematically with chemicals in your organization.
September 28 Webinar:Chemicals in sporting goods
Plastics and rubber articles in sports and leisure can contain chemicals that are hazardous to health and the environment, which in various ways can pose a risk to human health and our environment. Welcome to a webinar that gives you guidance and inspiration on how your company can work to phase out unwanted chemicals in your products.
June 3 2021 Basic course: How to find out if your goods contain harmful chemicals
The Swedish Centre for Chemical Substitution’s training in for those who want to get started and work systematically with chemicals in your organization.
May 19 Free the furniture - non-toxic materials a must for circular transition
Many furniture in our homes, in our workplaces and in public environments contain chemicals with properties that are harmful to health and the environment. Add to that the fact that we are facing a circular transition, where materials must be able to be reused over and over again which places new demands on non-toxic material flows. It's time to free the furniture from of unwanted chemicals!
On 19 May, the Swedish Centre for Chemical Substitution at RISE invites the Swedish furniture industry to a digital event on the theme: Free the furniture - non-toxic materials a must for circular transition.
The event will be held in Swedish.
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March 25 PFAS in nonstick coatings - a risk for our health and the enviroment?
Most nonstick coatings in frying pans, pans, and waffle irons contain PFAS, something that has been increasingly questioned due to the negative impact PFAS has on our health and the environment. Therefore, the RISE initiatives POPFREE and the Swedish Centre for Chemical Substitution together with Cervera invite you to a webinar focusing on PFAS's harmful effects, legislation, and how to phase out the chemicals.
Date: Thursday, March 25 2021
Time: 9:00-12:00
Cost: Free of charge
Language: The webinar will be held in Swedish.
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March 18, 2021 Introduction to substitution: How to get started with systematic chemical work
The Swedish Centre for Chemical Substitution’s training in for those who want to get started and work systematically with chemicals in your organization. We will go through:
- The contents of the five steps in the Swedish Chemicals Agency's staircase for substitution
- Overall legal requirements for goods
- How to use the databases and resources available on the web to find information about chemicals and better alternatives
- How to work with our templates for communication with subcontractors
- How to use our support material for product risk assessment and supply chain mapping
The training session is primarily aimed at small and medium-sized companies that produce or distribute goods, but other types of organizations are also welcome.
The course will be held in Swedish.
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March 11 Webinar: Chemicals in electronics in consumer products
Electronics are found in a variety of consumer goods. It's not just about computers and household appliances, but everything that contains a battery or a lamp counts as an electronic product. At this breakfast seminar, you will get an introduction to the legislation that applies to electronics and you will learn more about the effect of the electronics tax. The seminar is held in Swedish.
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February 2021 Basic course in Alternatives Assessment: Better alternatives to hazardous chemicals
The Swedish Centre for Chemical Substitution’s training for those who have already come a long way in the substitution work and want to learn how to evaluate alternatives using the Alternatives Assessment method. The method takes into account all aspects of substitution, such as health, environment, function and economy - throughout the life cycle.
The course will be held in Swedish.
