Project results POPFREE stage one

Five different product categories were originally represented within the project, grease-resistant paper, textile and leather treatment, cosmetics, film-forming products, and fire foam. Individual interviews were arranged with all partners to get an insight into their respective challenges, market, and interest in participating in a project. Following an initial discussion on the challenges within the various product categories, the consortium was expanded to include additional players along the value chains. Skidvalla was identified as another relevant product category due to the case's high visibility and challenges linked to the work environment.

A number of alternative technical solutions or strategies for finding and achieving alternatives to the use of PFAS were identified. Apart from the technical challenge of substitution, the challenges of LCA, toxicity aspects, legislation, and communication were also addressed as important parts of the project.