EHPnet: Design for the Environment Partnerships
2008
EPA's Design for the Environment Program
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Dooley Erin E.
Primary Institution: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Conclusion
The EPA is working with industries to find safer alternatives to toxic flame retardants.
Supporting Evidence
- The EPA convenes partnerships to evaluate health considerations and alternatives to toxic chemicals.
- The Furniture Flame Retardancy Partnership has published a report on alternatives to harmful flame retardants.
- The program provides resources for achieving fire safety standards without using toxic chemicals.
Takeaway
The EPA helps companies find safer chemicals to use instead of harmful ones, especially in furniture and electronics.
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