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A guide to responsible nanotechnology business
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(Nanowerk News) The European funded project ObservatoryNANO has published a guide to responsible nano-business (pdf), outlining how to use nanotechnology for the benefit of business, customers and society. The guide is intended for companies involved in the development and commercialisation of nanotechnology-based materials and applications.
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Companies involved in the development, production, or trade of nanotechnology-enabled materials and applications face a number of challenges.
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Aim
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Broadened view and enhanced practice regarding responsibilities in businesses
applying nanotechnologies
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Target users
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Medium sized companies involved in the development, processing, production, or
trade of nanotechnology-enabled materials, components or applications.
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Users may have the following functions:
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R&D
Product management
Environment
Sales
Communication
Safety
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Benefits
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Practical step-wise guidance on responsible practices
Good practice examples
Starting points to efficiently realise results
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