Study level
BAC +5
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description
What is eco-design?
Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Who certifies?
Eco-design & raw materials
Biodiversity and the Nagoya Protocol.
Reminder of the principles of Green Chemistry
Eco-toxicology and biodegradability
Eco-design cosmetics manufacturing
Eco-design trends
What is the impact of eco-design packaging?
Notion of ecotoxicology: environmental impact/biodegradability
Information on ecodesign measurement: what tools are available/impact measurement Recylability of packaging: measurement and analysis (raw materials/formulas/ecotoxicology).
Students will be given the opportunity to put their work into practice.
Hourly volumes* :
CM: 20
TD : 10
TP: 10
Objectives
Designing new cosmetic formulas with a sustainable vision: thinking about raw materials, from source to application.
Informing and raising awareness among students about the choice of raw materials and processes for the development of responsible products.
Raising awareness of the difference between a responsible product and a natural product.
Know the standards, protocols and laws relating to eco-design applied to the cosmetics and well-being industries.
Necessary prerequisites
Mastering cosmetics R&D
Knowledge control
Full continuous assessment
Syllabus
This module is taught by industry experts and teacher-researchers specialized in the field concerned. This module may be supplemented by lectures.
Further information
Administrative contact(s) :
Secretariat Master Chemistry
https://master-chimie.edu.umontpellier.fr/