Chemicals without Harm: Policies for a Sustainable World
Thousands of synthetic chemicals are used to make our clothing, cosmetics, household products and electronic devices. However, many of these chemicals are hazardous and potentially dangerous to our health and the environment. For fifty years, the conventional approach to hazardous chemicals has focused on regulation, barriers, and control. Today, there is a growing international interest in going beyond a singular focus on toxic and hazardous chemicals and developing broader policies for managing all chemicals. This book proposes a new strategy for chemical management based on changing chemical production and consumption systems.
Dr. Kenneth Geiser is one of the authors of the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act and served as the Director of the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute from its founding in 1990 to 2003. He most recently served as the Director of the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production.
Sponsored by: Portland State University, Metro, Oregon Environmental Council, Safer States