Biobased Materials: Essential for the Next Generation of Products The Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative is dedicated to spurring the introduction and use of biobased products that are sustainable from cradle to cradle. CPA co-established the Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative to develop and advance strong sustainability guidelines, policies and market adoption of sustainable biomaterials use. …
The first U.S. study (2005) to test household dust for a new and wide variety of chemicals found disturbing evidence of toxic chemicals in ordinary homes across the country. The study documents a range of hazardous chemicals found in household dust in 70 homes in seven states. All the chemicals found are toxic and harmful to the immune and reproductive systems in animal tests. The chemicals are used in mass quantities in electronic products, cosmetics, vinyl flooring, upholstery and other… …
