It all comes out in the wash
Flame retardant chemicals don’t stay put in products.
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Important research & policy updates, and work from our Institute
Killer whales and the scientists working to save them
There is no documented case of a wild orca killing a human.
My foam exchange story: How I saved big bucks without passing the buck
I bought my sofa in California, “home” of the TB117 standard. I know 75-94% of sofas tested contain flame retardants.
Bacteria get an image makeover
In the 1963 animated film The Sword in the Stone, two wizards face off in a climactic duel, transforming themselves into an increasingly fearsome series of creatures in a magical arms race.
Textbook of Children’s Environmental Health brings issue into clear focus
Children’s environmental health is my passion and the reason I work at the Green Science Policy Institute.
A broken fluorescent bulb? What now?
Energy analyst John Rogers of the Union of Concerned Scientists put it best, “don’t panic” but do clean it up safely.
Walmart tackles its “top ten”
In September 2013, Walmart announced a plan to phase out ten hazardous chemicals found in many of the products it sells.
Industry funded website obscures flame retardant issues
As recent changes in regulations and increased media coverage bring deserved attention to the issue of flame retardant chemicals in consumer products, the chemical industry has gone on the defensive.
Why can’t I buy flame retardant-free furniture in California yet?
Perhaps you, too, were waiting for that clock to strike midnight on January 1, 2014 to buy a new sofa.
Getting the most out of our redesigned website
One month ago, Green Science Policy Institute launched our redesigned website for 2014.