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    An update from our Executive Director,   Launched in 2007, we had no idea what GreenScreen would grow into. Now it is a widely recognized tool for assessing chemical hazards, identifying chemicals of concern, and selecting safer chemicals. GreenScreen’s adoption into standards, programs, and companies highlights its value. GreenScreen is part of the green building movement with its incorporation into Living Product Challenge, LEED, Health Product Declaration, and Google… …

In December, Sumeyra and Daniela of Umass Boston met with Dr. Mark Rossi, Executive Director of Clean Production Action and founder of BizNGO, a leader in green chemistry initiatives. The interview is featured in Umass Boston's Green Chemistry Newsletter. …

  Clean Production Action has two upcoming GreenScreen® training opportunities. Those who have participated in our GreenScreen trainings are saying that they are now equipped with a new language to simplify the complexities of chemicals management and to navigate company dialogues regarding product design and procurement decisions. Training Options: -- GreenScreen Advanced Topics: This course is ideal for technical professionals who would like to gain in-depth knowledge and… …

Webinars 2/22 & 2/28: Learn how top companies are using GreenScreen® for Safer Chemicals In-person trainings 3/15 & 6/6: GreenScreen List Translator   Webinars 2/22 & 2/28: Learn how top companies are using GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals   Become an expert in GreenScreen by taking our Advanced Topics course or joining the Authorized GreenScreen Practitioner Program™. Attend one or both of our free webinars to learn about the value… …

Upcoming Webinars  GreenScreen® 2017 Training Announcements from the Chemical Footprint Project  Domini Brings $1.7 billion in Assets Under Management to CFP  Reminder: the 2017 Survey Closes Soon  Upcoming Webinars “Who’s Minding the Store?” Retailer Report Card TOMORROW @ 1:00 PM ET The Mind the Store campaign recently released "Who's Minding the Store?  A Report Card on Retailer Actions to Eliminate Toxic Chemicals," the first major… …

Join the creators of the Chemical Footprint Project Survey for a webinar designed exclusively for 2016 Survey Responders. This webinar assumes basic knowledge of the CFP Survey. While some of the material to be presented has been covered elsewhere, this webinar will focus on common mistakes and questions received from Responders. Time was set aside through the hour for live audience questions and answers. Participants were default be anonymous. …

Thank you for being part of the Clean Production Action community! In 2016 we: released the first annual Chemical Footprint Project™ report with the support of investors, purchasers, and leading brands; deepened GreenScreen®’s integration into the apparel, electronics, and building sectors; trained over 900 people in how to identify inherently safer chemicals; and  hosted the 11th annual BizNGO conference with a diversity of stakeholders sharing their strategies,… …

December 6 - workshop on the Chemical Footprint Project: learn how to develop and implement a safer chemicals management program December 7-8 - BizNGO 2016: join us for the 11th annual conference in San Francisco 2017 - GreenScreen® Education & Training: plan your professional development December 6 – One-day interactive workshop on the Chemical Footprint Project  Join us and become a leader in proactive chemicals management. Learn how to: reduce business risks related… …

On November 3, 2016 Clean Production Action together with Five Gyres, Upstream and Surfrider Foundation released the Plastics BAN (Better Alternatives Now) List report. This report highlights the growing problem of plastic waste in the ocean and the need to drastically reduce the use of polluting single use plastic packaging. Globally, an average of eight million tons of plastic escapes collection systems, winding up in the environment and often into the world’s oceans. Recent studies… …