Our primary responsibilities include:

• Substitution of SVHCs: We are leading efforts to identify and propose alternatives to Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) by using a cheminformatics approach. This involves selecting biophenols with similar chemical structures that offer improved safety profiles for both human health and the environment.

• Safety and Sustainability Benchmarking: We are focused on quantifying the safety performance of the new bio-based materials, benchmarking them against traditional materials through an integrated and iterative process. This allows us to provide data-driven recommendations for refining the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework.

• Data Management and FAIR Principles: Edelweiss Connect is responsible for ensuring that all data generated within the project adheres to FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles. We are developing and implementing a robust data infrastructure that supports the FAIRification of workflows. This includes managing data inputs and outputs from workflow tasks, incorporating data from literature, public databases, and experimental work within the project.

• Economic Sustainability Assessment: In addition to our safety assessment efforts, we are expanding the SSbD Toolbox to include economic sustainability assessments. This will enable a holistic evaluation of the new materials, ensuring they meet both safety and economic criteria.

Through our contributions, Edelweiss Connect is instrumental in advancing the BioPhenom project’s goal of developing innovative, safe, and sustainable materials that are fully aligned with the principles of circular economy and environmental stewardship.

To learn more about this project, please visit the following website: https://biophenomproject.eu/