Green Science Policy Institute

The Green Science Policy Institute provides unbiased scientific data to government, industry, and non-governmental organizations to facilitate more informed decision-making about chemicals used in consumer products. We are currently focusing on reducing the use of organohalogen flame retardants due to their adverse impacts on human and environmental health and our extensive experience in this area.

Science and Policy News

PentaBDE in “organic" compost, DecaBDE in Birds
Here are a couple current stories on the flame retardants around us:

1. Significant PBDE levels detected in “organic" compost distributed in San Francisco
2. New review of PBDE contamination in birds
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Video Introduction

Toxic Soup - Part I                                   Toxic Soup - Part II


 

 

 

 

 

Purpose Prize 2008

Learn About New Research

How flame retardant chemicals are affecting marine life

Recommended Reading


Joyce Eggington's classic book on The Poisoning of Michigan by the flame retardant polybrominated biphenylether or PBB, commonly called Firemaster has been reissued. This toxic tragedy unwinds with the suspense of a detective novel.

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