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Walmart removes 8 chemicals of concern from products

U.S. retailer Walmart names 8 high priority chemicals its suppliers must phase out and find alternatives for; list includes among others formaldehyde, phthalates, nonylphenol exthoxylates, and parabens

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2-aminobenzamide migration from PET

Scientists analyze and model migration of acetaldehyde scavenger 2-aminobenzamide from PET bottles; suggest alternative accelerated test conditions

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California legislature rejects solid waste bill

Assembly fails to pass bill AB-1080; would have required 75% reduction of waste generated from single-use packaging, all packaging to be recyclable or compostable; passes separate bill requiring 50% recycled content in plastic bottles by 2030

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Behind the Label

Environmental Defense Fund initiative Behind the Label supports businesses to remove chemicals of concern from consumer products