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May 7, 2019

TSCA and confidential business information

Court finds that U.S. EPA needs to revise substantiation required for companies to claim confidential business information under Toxic Substances Control Act; Environmental Defense Fund calls for new consultation on proposed rule

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February 6, 2020

Retailer initiative, Hollywood film draw attention to PFAS pollution

Fashion retailer H&M and Danish retailer Coop join ChemSec initiative calling for phase-out of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from products and supply chains; Belgian premier of film ‘Dark Waters’ includes panel debate in European Parliament with director and lead actor

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August 2, 2021

Understanding Packaging (UP) Scorecard

Understanding Packaging (UP) Scorecard The Food Packaging Forum is the host organization of the UP Scorecard – a free, easy-to-use web-based tool to assess the sustainability impacts of common foodware and food packaging choices About the UP Scorecard The Understanding Packaging (UP) Scorecard is a science-based online tool to help users select foodware and food packaging that is safe and environmentally sustainable. The UP Scorecard measures commonly used foodware and food packaging materials with a single yardstick to offer the […]

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June 7, 2023

Science and statecraft at the second Plastics Treaty negotiation

Diplomats from across the globe descended on Paris, France to continue developing the UN treaty on plastics pollution; Scientist’s Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty members spoke to delegates from every continent, representing 33% of the world’s population; UN secretariat will develop INC-2 synthesis report, create zero draft by INC-3; elements for intersessional work can be submitted until August 15, 2023; INC-3 in Nairobi, Kenya in November 2023

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