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Alphabetical Listing of Reference Documents by Title
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2012 Levi Strauss & Co. Restricted Substance List [PDF]
Abstract: Levi Strauss & Co.'s restricted list of substances for suppliers.
Source: Levi Strauss & Co.
URL: http://www.levistrauss.com/sites/levistrauss.com/files/libra
rydocument/2012/7/rsl-2012.pdf
BizNGO
Abstract: An organization that promotes safer, more environmentally friendly chemicals for workplaces that would normally use dangerous chemicals.
Source: Clean Production Action
URL: http://www.bizngo.org/guidingPrinciples.php
Chemical Assessment and Ranking System (CARS)
Abstract: A decision support tool that uses a credible database of chemical hazard related information, in conjunction with chemical use, to assess and rank chemicals and set goals for substituting or eliminating.
Source: Zero Waste Alliance
URL: http://www.zerowaste.org/cars/about.html#whatis
Chemicals Prioritization: An Approach by the American Chemistry Council (ACC)
Abstract: The American Chemistry Council's (ACC)'s approach to prioritizing chemicals is used to identify priority substances that should be further evaluated and could lead to risk management measures. The ACC's approach is both science and risk-based, and utilizes existing data used by industry and regulation.
Source: American Chemistry Council
URL: http://www.americanchemistry.com/Prioritization-Document
Column Model for Chemical Substitutes Assessment [PDF]
Abstract: A model to use risk and safety data of a chemical to assess potential toxicity or hazard to humans and the evironment.
Source: BGIA
URL: http://www.subsport.eu/images/stories/pdf_archive/substituti
on_tools/1_columnmod_en.pdf
Energy and Materials Flow and Cost Tracker (EMFACT)
Abstract: EMFACT is a software tool designed to track materials and energy use, releases, discharges, wastes, products, and associated costs. The program provides a template where the user can input measurement data and generate calculations and reports.
Source: Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association
URL: http://www.newmoa.org/prevention/emfact/elearning/03_trainin
g/emf/index.html
GoodGuide
Abstract: Good Guide is a products database designed to provide authoritative, ranked information about health, environmental and societal performance of products and companies.
Source: GoodGuide
URL: http://www.goodguide.com/about
Healthystuff.org (Toys)
Abstract: HealthyStuff.org has tested thousands of toys since 2007. Test results provide customers with information they need to make better choices when purchasing toys and other children's products.
Source: HealthyStuff.org
URL: http://www.healthystuff.org/departments/toys/
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical Substances)
Abstract: Manufacturers and importers are required to gather information on the properties of their chemical substances, which will allow their safe handling, and to register the information in a central database run by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
Source: European Union
URL: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/reach/reach_intro.
htm
Risk-Screening Environmental Indicators
Abstract: RSEI is a computer-based screening tool that analyzes risk factors to put TRI release data into a chronic health context.
Source: US Environmental Protection Agency
URL: http://www.epa.gov/oppt/rsei/
Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Abstract: EWG's Skin Deep database provides online safety profiles for consumer cosmetics and personal care products.
Source: Environmental Working Group
URL: http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
VOC Reduction at ESP Lock Products, Inc. [PDF]
Abstract: ESP Lock products replaced highly volatile lubricating oils use in making key blanks, with a non-VOC lubricant and began using ultra-low volume misting units. They saved on materials, and eliminated air quality and flammable compliance requirements.
Source: Toxics Use Reduction Institute
URL: http://www.turi.org/content/download/5288/57621/file/esp_loc
k.pdf
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