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.
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Increasing flame retardant production and contamination problems in China
As described below there are Increasing flame retardant production and contamination problems in China:
1) expanded flame retardant production and marketing in China
2) impact of e-waste disposal sites in China
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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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