Resources

New sustainability ranking reveals the chemical footprint of 35 chemical producers

June 16, 2020

Today, the environmental NGO ChemSec released a new corporate benchmarking tool—ChemScore…

Press Release: TJX Companies, Inc.—Over 44% of the retailer’s shareholders voted for action to reduce chemical risk

June 15, 2020

Immediate Release: June 15th, 2020 CONTACT: Alexandra McPherson, Amcpherson <at>…

Black Lives Matter - Justice, Peace, & Solidarity

June 11, 2020

Dear reader, The murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Freddie Gray, Trayvon…

Toxic Free Tidbit #1: Demand Is Rising for Chemical Footprinting

May 30, 2020

Every year CPA turns out new reports and standards, and these materials are chock full of…

Webinar: Chemical Ingredient Transparency in Products

May 20, 2020

State governments, who are at the frontline of fighting COVID-19, are also at the frontline of…

#GivingTuesdayNow: Let’s Build Back Better

May 05, 2020

A truly global threat like COVID-19 affects all of us, and toxic chemicals can affect immune…

Chemical Ingredient Transparency In Products: Review of Existing Public Policies & An Industry Standard

April 29, 2020

Learn the different types of chemical ingredient disclosure policies as well as their…

What’s in that bottle? New report reviews public policies for chemical ingredient disclosure: Announcement

April 29, 2020

State governments, which are at the frontline of fighting COVID-19, are also at the frontline of…

Newsletter March 25, 2020: Reduce your chemical footprint, participate in annual CFP survey

March 25, 2020

Recognizing the challenges the coronavirus poses to all of us around the world, Clean Production…

COVID-19 Update: A message from Clean Production Action

March 19, 2020

Dear Friends of Clean Production Action, Like you, we watch the coronavirus news with growing…

Newsletter March 8, 2020: BizNGO in 2020 – join us on the journey to safer chemicals

March 08, 2020

Join BizNGO! BizNGO provides a trusted and safe space for business, environmental, and government…

RSL Development

February 28, 2020

The BizNGO Chemicals Management Work Group developed a set of questions for consideration by…

Announcing new ASBC-BizNGO partnership on Safer Chemicals Public Policy Work Group

February 26, 2020

Since its founding in 2006, Clean Production Action’s BizNGO, a collaboration of…

GreenScreen Certified®  Standard for Firefighting Foam Webinar

February 25, 2020

For decades, chemical manufacturers have manufactured PFAS-containing aqueous film forming foams…

Newsletter February 23, 2020: GreenScreen program events and updates

February 24, 2020

The GreenScreen® for Safer Chemicals program has many new and exciting updates and events to…

Webinar: Advancing GreenScreen® Assessments with ToxServices’ ToxFMD Screened Chemistry Library

February 13, 2020

GreenScreen® is a leading chemical hazard assessment methodology developed by Clean…

Chemical Footprint Project 2020 Survey Webinar Series

February 06, 2020

CFP Pillars Webinar Series Do you want to be a leader in proactive chemicals management? The CFP…

Newsletter January 29, 2020: Webinars on PFAS-free firefighting foam, chemical footprint survey, and more

January 29, 2020

Join us for these upcoming webinars: Learn how to gain quick access to hundreds of GreenScreen…

Press Release: New ecolabel meets demand for identifying PFAS-free firefighting foam products: GreenScreen Certified® firefighting foam products are PFAS-free and avoid other chemicals of high concern to people and planet

January 21, 2020

Somerville, MA—As global concerns grow around the use of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances…

GreenScreen Certified™ Standard for Firefighting Foam Factsheet

January 21, 2020

The GreenScreen Certified™ Standard for Firefighting Foam is the first ecolabel for…

Newsletter January 7, 2020: Upcoming Chemical Footprint & GreenScreen Webinars

January 10, 2020

We are starting the new decade full speed ahead with a deep dive into the Chemical Footprint…

2019 CFP Report Webinar

January 09, 2020

Join us for this webinar to understand and discuss the results of this year's survey.

2019 Chemical Footprint Project Annual Report

December 17, 2019

Highlights from the 4th annual Chemical Footprint Project (CFP) report include: Reducing their…

Webinar: WNY Clean Production Leaders

December 17, 2019

During this webinar you will be introduced to case studies and one of a kind tools and resources…

Webinar: Regenerative Product Systems

December 04, 2019

This webinar was hosted by Seventh Generation’s Director of Sustainability &…

Newsletter November 24, 2019: What does 461 million pounds equal?

November 25, 2019

That’s the amount of chemicals of high concern (CoHCs) eliminated by companies…

2019 Chemical Footprint Project Press Release

November 13, 2019

Business leaders from diverse sectors reduce their chemical footprint. Chemical Footprint…

Newsletter November 7, 2019: Upcoming events for safer chemicals & sustainable materials

November 07, 2019

Join the Clean Production Action team and our partners for these exciting events on safer…

Newsletter October 10, 2019: Chemical Footprint Project rising in retail, ECHA hosting GreenScreen webinar (Oct 28)

October 10, 2019

SDGs & Chemical Footprint in retail. Looking for tools to meet Sustainable Development Goal…

Newsletter September 12, 2019: Join BizNGO Annual Meeting December 10-11th

September 12, 2019

Conference to be held in downtown Boston In anticipation of BizNGO 2019 we wanted to: Provide…

US GAO Chemical Innovation Report

July 25, 2019

Technologies for Making Products and Processes More Sustainable.

Dollar Tree joins Chemical Footprint Project

April 29, 2019

Investor Environmental Health Network (IEHN) members engaged the retailer in its safer chemicals…

Stakeholder Initiative Seeks Common Ground on Public Policies for Chemical Ingredient Transparency

March 28, 2019

Clean Production Action (CPA) and the Northeast Waste Management Officials Association’s…

The 2019 CFP Survey is live!

January 02, 2019

Show your leadership in proactive chemicals management and apply now to participate.

Chemical Footprint Project updates & BizNGO meeting

November 08, 2018
11/7/2018

CFP news & BizNGO Annual Meeting I wanted to share the latest updates from the Chemical…

Training: Avoiding Regrettable Substitutions with GreenScreen®

Online
Clean Production Action

Learn how to identify safer alternatives to chemicals of concern with GreenScreen® for Safer…

Training: Setting Goals and Measuring Chemical Footprints

Online
Clean Production Action

Learn how to measure current chemical footprint and progress to sustainability goals, based on…

Webinar: How to purchase PFAS-free food service ware

9/6/2018
Ann Blake, Clean Production Action, GreenBlue

Manufacturers of disposable food packaging and food service ware often add PFAS to impart…

A Guide to Purchasing PFAS-Free Food Service Ware

July 19, 2018
Summer 2018 Clean Production Action, GreenBlue, Ann Blake

Learn about the resources on our free webinar September 6th at 12 pm ET. Make more informed food…

How to purchase PFAS-free food service ware

July 17, 2018
July 2018

Fact sheets & resources on PFAS alternatives Learn more on our free webinar on September 6th…

Training: Managing the Chaos of Chemical Lists

Online
Clean Production Action

Learn how to effectively use chemical lists to proactively avoid known chemicals of high concern…

Training: Designing a Chemicals Management Policy

Online
Clean Production Action

Learn how to write or update a comprehensive chemicals and materials management policy that goes…

Surviving chemicals of concern lists

April 19, 2018
5/31/2018

Online training begins June 13th The course includes three live, online, 75-minute classes: June…

Manage the chaos of chemical lists - webinar TODAY & more

April 18, 2018
4/18/2018

Here are a few new resources from Clean Production Action and friends to support your journey to…

RSLs, footprints, and safer alternatives

April 05, 2018
4/5/2018

Need help understanding restricted substances lists (RSLs), measuring chemical footprints, or…

4 New Courses in Chemicals Management Leadership

March 14, 2018
3/14/2018

Join Clean Production Action in addressing your pain points in chemicals and materials…

Alternatives to PFAS-Coated Food Packaging

January 24, 2018
1/24/2018 Clean Production & Toxic Free Future

Nonstick chemicals known as per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are commonly used…

Five achievements from 2017

December 21, 2017
12/21/2017

In these times of federal roll-backs to human and environmental health protections, we…

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

December 19, 2017

A new report released by Clean Production Action provides the first ever chemical footprint of…

Chemical Footprint Project Workshop 2017

12/7/2017 9am-5pm
NonProfit Center
89 South Street
Boston, MA 02111

Be a leader in proactive chemicals management. Join us in Boston to learn how to: Reduce business…