commerce unknown 84,000 listed on Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory – not all in commerce today 62,000 were on the market in 1979 (1 st Inventory) 23,000 new chemicals added since (ca. 250 pounds per person per day Used to make 96% of all materials and products Number of chemicals in U.S. Why Chemical Policy Reform Chemicals are the building block for our materials and products Business are not operating with the needed information from their supply chain Key opportunities for innovation through sustainability and green chemistry New markets for a new economy Consumers are highly concerned about health impacts Ĭhemicals are ubiquitous >27 trillion pounds produced per year in the U.S. American Sustainable Business CouncilĪmerican Sustainable Business Council 13 13 Partners Today’s Experts David Levine, American Sustainable Business Council Janet Nudelman, Breast Cancer Fund, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Lisa Archer, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Īmerican Sustainable Business Council 1 1 David Levine Executive Director American Sustainable Business Council Green America Chemical Policy PresentationĪmerican Sustainable Business Council 2 2 A B The American Sustainable Business Council is a powerful advocate for businesses and business networks that support the education and legislation needed to have a just society and a sustainable economy.Īmerican Sustainable Business Council 8 8 Our influence, and support, have quadrupled in 12 months 28 Partners 60,000 Member Companies 100,000’s of Employees Since its founding in 2009, the organizations that have joined ASBC in this partnership represent over 60,000 businesses and social enterprises and more than 150,000 entrepreneurs, owners, executives, investors and business professionals. Review our screening criteria at TODAY’S GOALS: Education Feedback on what you’ve heard, especially policy recommendations you may have. Toxic Substances Green America applies the Precautionary Principle to our member screening process. In this context, the proponent of an activity, rather than the public, should bear the burden of proof.” Precautionary Principle “ When an activity raises threats of harm to human health or the environment, precautionary measures should be taken even if some cause-and-effect relationships are not fully established scientifically. Green America’s emphasis: The Precautionary Principle Toxic Substances * Strengthening the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) * Safe Cosmetics Act We await the introduction of new 2011 legislation for each of these bills. More Information 1612 K St., NW, Suite 600 Washington, D.C. Green Economy Allies A dedicated category for nonprofits, educational institutions, and peer certification programs. Approved Members A space for established green companies to access Green America’s consumer and business audiences. Associate Members An incubator for companies just starting and just starting to go green. Green Business Network Membership Opportunities There’s a place for everyone on the green journey. Green America’s Green Business & Green Economy Programs: Green Business Network Business Seal Of Approval National Green Pages Green Festivals Green America Exchange Green Business Conferences Business Advertising Guides Consumer and Investor Outreach Corporate Responsibility Programs We are a vibrant community of over 4,000 businesses committed to creating a better world. The Green Business Network Our mission is to work with businesses everywhere to grow a green economy that’s good for people and the planet. Today’s Webinar Moderator Fran Teplitz, director, Strategic Outreach Key Points of Toxic Substances Control Act and Safe Cosmetics Act
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