Responsible end-of-life means considering what should happen to a material after use as part of its development. The relevant route depends on the material grade, application, market, available infrastructure and supporting evidence. Depending on these factors, a supported route may include biodegradation, industrial composting, recycling or another appropriate pathway.
For materials compatible with biodegradation or composting, the responsible end-of-life route support reintegration into natural systems under the relevant validated conditions.