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November 15, 2017

Safer peroxide recipe takes CRISPR gene science, adds sugar

From GreenBiz

Most of us associate the potential of CRISPR gene “editing” with advances in health sciences, but the technology also has serious implications for the...

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November 14, 2017

Millions are plagued with highly fluorinated chemicals in water. Feds need to act, say scientists

From Environmental Health News

Letter sent to US House and Senate committees calls for “coordinated research” to protect communities from toxic stain repellant and firefighting chemicals

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November 13, 2017

Amazon Plays Catch-Up in Push to Police Chemicals in Products

From Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc. is developing a plan to regulate the chemicals used by suppliers, but it still lags Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Target Corp. and other...

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November 9, 2017

How Legislation Potentially Affects Harmful Chemicals in Your Beauty Products

From Teen Vogue

When you buy shampoo, moisturizer, or mascara, you probably believe that someone, somewhere, has independently verified that these products are safe. But it might...

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November 2, 2017

Costco works with green centre on chemical management

From Chemical Watch

US retailer Costco said it is working with the Berkeley Center for Green Chemistry on a new chemical management policy. Earlier this year, the...

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October 25, 2017

Home Depot Is Removing Formaldehyde as Part of Push to Go Green

From Bloomberg

Home Depot Inc. is eliminating substances like formaldehyde and lead in several categories, making it the latest retailer to accede to demands for greener products.

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