5 activities of BizNGO in 2021
I just want to share a friendly update on BizNGO’s 2021 work: Chemical management − developing footprint metrics for packaging, manufacturing, & organizations Hazard assessment − including chemical classes, endocrine disruption, & transformation products Public policies on PFAS, cosmetics, transparency, circular economy, and more Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) & Environmental Justice (EJ) – beginning the journey to… …
New GreenScreen Registry accesses hundreds of chemical hazard assessments
Today the GreenScreen Assessment Registry joins the GreenScreen® family of tools that provide solutions on the journey to safer chemicals, materials, and products. GreenScreen List Translator™ provides a quick pathway to identify thousands of known chemicals of high concern as determined by authoritative lists, such as the European Union’s Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern and California’s Proposition 65. GreenScreen… …
GreenScreen Certified® -- identifying PFAS-free and preferred products for the health of people and the planet
The per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemical class is under intense global scrutiny. From the European Union’s intention to phase out PFAS to individual state PFAS restrictions in the U.S. and the growing commitment by retailers, brands, and purchasers to prohibit PFAS in products – the writing is on the wall for PFAS. Over the last twenty years, awareness has grown about the pervasive nature of these ‘forever chemicals’ and their widespread, and largely… …
Investors are increasingly scrutinizing companies for environmental, social and ethical considerations. In addition to closer scrutiny of companies’ carbon and water footprints, a third mark of consideration is emerging: their chemical footprint. In recent years, consumer demand for the responsible use of chemicals in products has grown exponentially. This is evidenced by consumer pressure for ingredient transparency, calls to remove hazardous chemicals from personal care products, and… …
Sign up for chemical footprint survey & see retailer progress in chemical footprinting
The Chemical Footprint Project 2021 Survey will be launched on April 15th, and we thought it a good idea to remind companies how the four interlinked pillars in the CFP Survey can help companies reduce their chemical footprint. And why this is more important than ever. News of the impact on human health of the use of chemicals in products and manufacturing processes continues unabated. Published in February, Count Down, by Shanna Swan and Stacey Colino, documents how chemicals in… …
5th Annual Chemical Footprint Project Report features best practices in proactive chemicals management by Beautycounter, Herman Miller, HP Inc., Humanscale, Naturepedic, RB (Reckitt Benckiser), & Seventh Generation Somerville, MA – Today Clean Production Action Released the 5th Annual Chemical Footprint Project (CFP) Report analyzing the results of the CFP 2020 Survey. The Survey evaluates and benchmarks participating companies on their progress to best practices in… …
2020 in the rearview mirror
In the midst of a global pandemic, the team at Clean Production Action continued to bend the course of the toxic chemicals economy to safer solutions. We transitioned to a completely virtual organization, ceased all travel, yet continued to move markets to safer chemicals. Impacts of our 2020 work included: Working to replace PFAS, the “forever chemicals,” with safer alternatives in Firefighting Foam, Furniture & Fabrics, and Food Service Ware Raising demand for… …
Meeting the demand for renewable energy with safer materials
Meeting the challenge of global climate change requires significant new investments in renewable energy. Yet the renewable energy economy depends on toxic chemicals. Lead in solar panels. Cadmium telluride in solar cells. Hydrofluoric acid in manufacturing operations. Are all examples of toxic chemicals in the solar energy economy. From decades of experience in pollution prevention and clean production, we know the most efficient and effective pathway for managing toxic… …
The Expanded GreenScreen Certified™ Standard for Firefighting Foam now prohibits PFAS and reduces the chemical footprint of both Class A and Class B firefighting foam products Bev Thorpe September 10, 2020 In early 2020, Clean Production Action launched the first eco-label certification for PFAS-free* firefighting foam. Our GreenScreen Certified™ Firefighting Foam Standard was created to meet the demand for PFAS-free firefighting foam, typically used in Aqueous… …
Kayla Williams is CPA’s New DEI Lead
We are excited to announce that Kayla Williams will fill Clean Production Action’s new position of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead. Kayla joined CPA a year ago as Communications and Program Coordinator and has grown into and beyond the job responsibilities of this position. Kayla has played an essential role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and pushing for strategic and meaningful implementation of these values by the organization. With her help, CPA has been… …