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GreenScreen® Overview

Overview of GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals.  Includes how it works, identifying chemicals of high concern, practical uses of the method, and the Benchmark system.   Download the overview (2018) En español (2017) …

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Surviving chemicals of concern lists

Online training begins June 13th The course includes three live, online, 75-minute classes: June 13th: Discover the global landscape of chemicals of concern lists, how they impact different sectors, and how stakeholders manage their lists.… …

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Manage the chaos of chemical lists - webinar TODAY & more

Here are a few new resources from Clean Production Action and friends to support your journey to safer chemicals: Webinar TODAY: One stop shop for information on chemical hazards - The Data Commons 4 Introductory courses in chemicals management… …

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RSLs, footprints, and safer alternatives

Need help understanding restricted substances lists (RSLs), measuring chemical footprints, or identifying safer alternatives? Here are some resources from Clean Production Action: 4 Courses on getting started with - Corporate chemicals policies RSLs… …

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4 New Courses in Chemicals Management Leadership

Join Clean Production Action in addressing your pain points in chemicals and materials management. In 2018 we are offering 4 new courses that build from our expertise in proactive chemicals and materials management to develop the skills and provide… …

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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… …

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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… …

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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… …

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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… …

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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… …

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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… …

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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. …

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New report! Chemical Footprint of Pediatrics

Evaluation of products commonly used  in Pediatric Patient Rooms for Hazardous Chemicals Somerville, MA – A new report released today by Clean Production Action provides the first ever Chemical Footprint of Products Commonly Used in… …

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Chemical Footprint of Products Commonly Used in Pediatric Departments

What is the Chemical Footprint of Health Care Products? Nonprofit Clean Production Action Evaluates Products Commonly Used in Pediatric Patient Rooms for Hazardous Chemicals A new report by Clean Production Action provides the first ever Chemical… …

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IEHN joins Clean Production Action!

Dear Friends of CPA, It is with great pleasure that I share the news that the Investor Environmental Health Network (IEHN) is coming under the Clean Production Action umbrella. This is an exciting new chapter in our decade-plus partnership with Dr.… …

The 2017 CFP Survey is now live!

The CFP 2017 Survey is now live! Brands and manufacturers now have a common language for communicating to investors and customers their progress on their journey to safer chemicals. The Chemical Footprint Project Survey was launched in 2015 and… …

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Newsletter: Upcoming webinars & BizNGO

    The leaves are changing here in Somerville which means BizNGO 2017 is right around the corner. This year, the annual meeting will be held on December 5-6 at the NonProfit Center in downtown Boston. Learn more and get your ticket here.… …

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Toxic flame retardants still in TVs

New testing by Clean Production Action and Toxic-Free Future Toxic Flame Retardant Chemicals Found in TVs Flame Retardant Banned Decade Ago Still Being Used in TVs Contact: Alison Poor, alison@cleanproduction.org, 781-391-6743x110 Seattle, WA –… …

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TV Reality: Toxic Flame Retardants in TVs

Televisions have historically contained large amounts of flame retardants, which scientists believe has contributed to the presence of toxic flame retardants in the home environment. Makers of televisions don’t have to report what chemicals are… …

CFP Webinar & New Model Chems Policy

What do retailers, investors, and enviros have to do with solutions to hazardous chemicals? Surprisingly, it turns out, quite a bit. To give you a snippet of what is going on in the wave of solutions to unhealthy chemicals, here are some highlights… …