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Clorox said this week it has become the first in its industry to expand disclosure on ingredients found in its cleaning products, including preservatives, dyes and fragrances.
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The 3.37 billion pounds of toxic chemicals released in 2009 represents of 40 percent drop compared to 2001, the EPA said in its analysis of the 2009 Toxic Release Inventory unveiled Thursday.
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An examination of male Chinese factory workers found those with high BPA levels in their urine were up to four times more likely to have poor sperm quality, although urine BPA was not linked to volume or abnormal sperm.
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Investors managing more than $35 billion in assets warned Congress this week that outdated federal policy on toxic chemicals is threatening U.S. businesses by making them vulnerable to increased health, safety and environmental risks, litigation and other costs.
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New research suggests total daily human exposure to bisphenol A, a chemical that mimics estrogen and has been linked to health problems in fetuses, infants and children, is probably much higher than previously estimated.
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The industrial chemical Bisphenol A, which has been linked to developmental and reproductive problems and mimics estrogen, is present in roughly 91 percent of the Canadian population, particularly in teens aged 12 to 19.
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Gas company Range Resources is voluntarily disclosing information on chemicals it's using to harvest natural gas from the Marcellus Shale rock formation to allay concerns about contamination.
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The company announced that it is donating 50,000 pairs of pantyhose to groups that collect hair clippings from salons for use in oil-absorbing booms, as part of the effort to address the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
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A coalition of environmental and advocacy groups staged a red carpet event this week to spotlight a slew of what they call "bad actors" -- pervasive toxic chemicals that consistently behave poorly. BPA, lead and mercury were among the honorees.
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The agency’s actions are being undertaken under its authority of the existing Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), recognizing EPA’s “strong belief” that the 1976 law is both outdated and in need of reform.
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Strong supplier partnerships, green design objectives, and sharing best practices with government, NGOs and peers have allowed Nike, HP and SC Johnson to weed out toxic materials from their products, according to a new report.
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The roundup of items complementing our daily coverage this week also includes SIGG’s disclosure about its bottle liners, a new solar array for New Belgium Brewing.<br />
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Most large capitalization companies in the chemical sector indicate that the new REACH regulations will have a relatively minor effect on variable operating costs, according to a new survey by Innovest Strategic Advisors.
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A trio of industries that provide more than their fair share of environmental headaches have become willing guinea pigs as they trial a new carrot and stick approach to cleaning up their act.