UNEP says measuring plastics use will reduce companies’ environmental impacts

Environmental impacts of plastic use are a business liability, says a new report from the Plastic… …

Plastics from Trees

Is the chemistry safer? We’re excited about displacing fossil fuels as the feedstocks for… …

US EPA identifies HBCD alternatives

Are the alternatives to HBCD safer? The US EPA’s Design for Environment program released its… …

Eliminating EDCs in Europe could save billions in health care costs

What are the societal costs of hazardous chemicals? A report from the European NGO, Health and… …

Illinois bans plastic microbeads in personal care products

Who thought it was a good idea to put small, plastic beads that last forever in products that go… …

France urges quick action on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)

Europeans continue to expect government leadership on toxic chemicals. France has told the EU: … …

Adidas 99% PFC-free by 2017

On the path to halogen-free products … Sportswear manufacturer Adidas announced that its… …

Clothing brands commit to limiting chemical releases

Companies participating in the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Program (ZDHC) have commited to… …

Panera Bread says “no” to artificial food additives

Panera Bread announced that food served in its 1800 bakery-cafés will be free of artificial… …

Kaiser Permanente says “no” to flame retardants in furniture

Are flame retardants necessary for furniture? Acting in response to the association of flame… …