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GREENBIZ.COM Article: “Biobased Chemicals: When Green is Toxic”
At Environmental Health Strategy Center, we work for healthy products in a healthy economy. By replacing everyday products made from oil and natural gas with
Safer, Biobased Alternatives to Phthalates
Earlier this year, Mike Belliveau, Executive Director of the Environmental Health Strategy Center, spoke at the Midwest Bioeconomy and Safer Products Summit. His panel, “Phthalates:
Nanocellulose Boosts Strength of Concrete
Nanocellulose (also called cellulose nano fibers or CNF) are tiny structural building blocks derived from biomass (like trees and plants). They have great potential for conversion to lightweight,
Biobased Chemical Market in U.S. to Expand Faster than Previously Thought
Globally, the market for biobased chemicals is growing by leaps and bounds. According to a recent report published by the National Research Council, the U.S. is on track
Floored by toxic chemicals? You should be.
So you finally put that new floor in. What a fine looking addition to your home. The kids love sliding around on it. Too bad
For today, a stalemate with the chemical industry
We’re very proud of our state’s chemical safety law, the Kid Safe Products Act. We worked hard with parents, scientists, coalition partners and legislators from
When it comes to phthalates, the writing is on the floor!
The writing is on the wall. Or better yet, it’s on the floor. First Home Depot and then Lowe’s Hardware have made public pledges to
#RealReform!
You may have noticed the hashtag that keeps popping up wherever there’s discussion about overhauling our national chemical safety law. #RealReform. Compared with the long-lived
