Alternatives to PFAS-Coated Food Packaging

Nonstick chemicals known as per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are commonly used in disposable food packaging and food service ware as an oil and grease barrier. Concerns about their hazards are creating demand among grocery stores and… …

New! GreenScreen® method now updated to assess chemicals, polymers, & products

  Chemicals, Polymers, & Products GreenScreen® v1.4 is here! Since its launch in 2007, GreenScreen® for Safer Chemicals has gone through several revisions, but this update to version 1.4 is particularly significant. In response to… …

GreenScreen® Update: Resolving Challenges with Chemical Groups in Automation of List Translator™

The blog will discuss the challenges that arise with applying the GreenScreen List Translator method in an automated tool, the impact of those challenges, and how those challenges are being addressed.   Background A growing number of… …

A conversation with Shari Franjevic, GreenScreen® Program Manager on the updated method

Last week CPA released a new and updated GreenScreen method (version 1.4) to address chemicals, polymers and products. Why did you and your team do this? Since its launch in 2007, GreenScreen has gone through several revisions, but this update to… …

UNEP Chemicals in Products Programme

The Chemicals in Products (CiP) Programme (Chemicals in Products Programme, Chemicals in Products Programme Guidance) is an ongoing activity at UN Environment on the policy and practical facets of access to information on the chemicals contained in… …

Five achievements from 2017

    In these times of federal roll-backs to human and environmental health protections, we thankfully still have companies keeping and upping their commitments to use inherently safer chemicals in products, manufacturing, and supply… …

Webinar: What is the Chemical Footprint of Health Care

A new report released by Clean Production Action provides the first ever chemical footprint of products commonly used in pediatric patient rooms. Hazardous chemicals in products are catalyzing health care organizations to ask suppliers whether or not… …

Webinar: What is the Chemical Footprint of Health Care Products?

A new report released by Clean Production Action provides the first ever chemical footprint of products commonly used in pediatric patient rooms. Hazardous chemicals in products are catalyzing health care organizations to ask suppliers whether or not… …

Naturepedic: Taking a Precautionary Approach to Chemicals in Products

This case study of the Naturepedic, a manufaturer of organic mattresses,  exemplifies a company that has considered safer chemistry as a fundamental design element and has engineered their products accordingly. Download the case study. …

Chemical Footprint Project Workshop 2017

Be a leader in proactive chemicals management. Join us in Boston to learn how to: Reduce business risks related to chemicals, Measure progress in using safer chemicals, and Strengthen engagement with your supply chain.   Agenda 8:00 Breakfast… …