ZDHC is a group of apparel and footwear brands and retailers working together to lead the industry towards zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020 ZDHC was started in 2011, mostly as a response to the Greenpeace DeTox campaign. Part of the initial work established a Joint Roadmap that demonstrated the collaborative efforts and steps […]
The Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families coalition is concerned about toxic chemicals in products. The coalition represents more than 11 million individuals and over 450 organizations and businesses united by a common concern about toxic chemicals found in homes, places of work, and products consumers use every day. Their focus is on: Strong federal and state policies to […]
People in many cultures treasure cosmetics. Unfortunately some are made with hazardous chemicals. The industry provides us with a host of products to make us feel healthier, cleaner and more attractive. We buy endless amounts of cosmetics and cleansing products for skin and hair. Our bathroom cupboards are living proof of our purchases. But many cosmetics […]
Apparel is a 780 billion dollar industry and one of the largest users of water and chemicals. This also means it is one of the biggest polluters. Greenpeace launched its Detox Campaign in 2011 as a way to expose some of the environmental issues that directly result from using hazardous chemicals in textile and apparel manufacturing. How does […]
Preservatives are added to almost all personal care items including nail polish, cleansers and moisturizing lotions. Some preservatives are toxic and there is a growing effort to replace them with safer alternatives. What are Preservatives? Preservatives are substances added to products to stop them from spoiling. They are added to food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and household products to […]
Today only a small number of chemicals used by American workers are regulated in the workplace. Many others are suspected of being harmful. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has developed a toolkit to help companies and businesses reduce hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Transitioning to safer alternatives can be challenging, but […]
The Global Green Chemistry Centers (G2C2) advances green chemistry education, public outreach, and decision making for a sustainable 21st Century. They just had their third conference.
The plastic microbead conversation continues to gain momentum. Plastic microbeads are small polyethylene beads present in many consumer products including some toothpastes, body washes and other personal care items. Plastic microbeads are causing havoc in major U.S. waterways because they are small enough to pass through water treatment facilities and therefore end up in the environment. […]
Sales of “Made to matter-Handpicked by Target” expected to exceed 1 billion in 2015. Made to Matter-Handpicked by Target was launched in 2014 with 16 organic, sustainable and natural brands. Products originally spanned five categories—Baby, Beauty and Personal Care, Grocery, Healthcare and Household. In less than a year, the collection has grown to over 31 […]
From packaging to personal care, safer solutions are available. Although these are not all consumer facing products, they all demonstrate a key principle of Green Chemistry. Here are a few examples of either commercial products, or research projects that offer great promise for the future. Performance chemicals for apparel – Replacing fossil fuels. Beyond Surface Technologies (BST), a German […]
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