“Forget precaution, get to production”

Lowell Center for Sustainable Production examines the “precarious promise” of engineered… …

Who manufactures substances of very high concern? See latest report from ChemSec for investors

Oil and gas companies top the European NGO, ChemSec’s latest report on companies manufacturing… …

Fate of nanomaterials: Is it surprising to discover that nanotubes can be released from plastics?

We have long known that supposedly inert chemicals in plastics can break away from the finished… …

New technology to transform cooking oil to plastic—a lower chemical footprint?

This is an exciting period of material innovation, as manufacturers explore new frontiers in making… …

Minnesota becomes first state to ban triclosan

While the antibacterial ingredient known as triclosan continues to be used widely in soaps,… …

Vermont Governor expected to sign bill regulating chemicals in children’s products

Vermont is poised to join California, Maine, and Washington State with more comprehensive… …

Flame retardants weakened frogs’ immune systems

Frogs exposed to PBDE flame retardants during early life developed weakened systems, a condition… …

Sprint to sell iPhone cases made from methane-based plastic

Sprint has announced it will soon begin selling iPhone cases made from a methane-based plastic… …

Safer Sanitizers & Disinfectants: A Look at San Francisco’s Latest Alternatives Assessment Webinar

Chris Geiger of SF Environment digs into the method and findings of San Francisco's recent… …