A new report published by the Cornucopia Institute, compares and assesses the ingredients of many toothpastes available in the marketplace
A new report published by the Cornucopia Institute, compares and assesses the ingredients of many toothpastes available in the marketplace
U.S. states work independently to consider chemical regulations because they can’t wait for the federal government to act.
With mounting scrutiny around supply chain transparency, companies are faced with the need to develop stronger relationships with suppliers. Companies must have visibility deeper in their supply chains. Transparency means companies know where their products are made and by whom.
Corporate supply chain practices are attracting increasing legal, regulatory, and consumer scrutiny. Not only do people want to know what is in their products and how they are made, there is also a growing movement to understand the environmental impact of products and services. These trends mean companies need better visibility into their products and […]
Patagonia creates high-performance clothing. It relies on fluorocarbon-based Durable Water Repellant (DWR) chemistries. These chemicals are toxic and persist in the environment.
As a chemist educated in the 1980’s, I didn’t spend much time thinking about the toxicity of chemicals. Nor did I give much consideration about the impact of those chemicals to human health and the environment. But this is changing, thanks to a growing movement towards safer products designed with more sustainable chemistry. Of particular interest […]
The Healthier Hospitals Initiative is a group of hospitals and non-profit organizations committed to implementing sustainable business models in the health care sector. They focus on implementing safer chemicals as one of their 6 challenges
My top blog entries for 2015 centered mostly on safer products, and the role retailers play in driving demand and educating their customers around those products. I thought it would be interesting to compare the popularity of my blogs in 2015. I wrote over 30 articles about chemical management, including blog posts on Chemical regulations. […]
This was the 10th BizNGO conference and there was much to discuss and learn. BizNGO is one of my favorite conferences because there is such a willingness to share information, brainstorm ideas and drive forward on the path to safer chemicals. I really like the interesting content, the cross industry collaboration and the valuable input from the NGO […]
The textile industry uses lots of water, chemicals and energy. 20% of industrial water pollution comes from textile processing. Detergents, lubricants and bleaches are used to pretreat fabric. Dyeing uses numerous auxiliary chemicals, and many fabrics are treated with chemicals to provide functional benefits such as water repellency and easy care attributes. A Textile Guide, […]
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