December 7, 2010
December 7, 2010
Click here to read CEC's comments on the proposed "Greener Chemicals and Processes Information Standard".
September 29, 2010
Read CEC's comments on 3 of the workgroup reports that came out of the National Conversation:
"About the National Conversation
The National Conversation on Public Health and Chemical Exposures is a collaborative project, supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). The National Conversation vision is that chemicals are used and managed in ways that are safe and healthy for all people. The project's goal is to develop an action agenda with clear, achievable recommendations that can help government agencies and other organizations strengthen their efforts to protect the public from harmful chemical exposures. The National Conversation Leadership Council will author the action agenda, utilizing input from project work groups, and members of the public who choose to participate in web dialogues and community conversations."
--To read more about the National Conversation visit:
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September 29, 2010
Press Release: International Radioactive Waste Day
New York Groups call for Cleaning up Radioactive Waste & Contamination FIRST-- Say "No More Rad Waste, No New Nukes, No Reprocessing & No more $$$ for Nuclear Industry ......
Fund Cleanup First!"
"This is the message from New Yorkers on Radioactive Waste Day 2010 in solidarity with others threatened with nuclear waste across the country and around the world. Internationally Radioactive Waste Day September 29th is a reminder of nuclear waste problems around the world. The date was chosen to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of the explosion of high level radioactive reprocessing waste in the Ural Mountains in Russia. Over 200 people died and dozens of villages were permanently evacuated.
In New York, which has more radioactive legacy sites than any other state in the nation, we are struggling to contain, isolate and clean up radioactive waste from decades of nuclear power and weapons...."
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September 29, 2010
Heinz Awards Honor Scientists Opposed By Chemical Industry
"The assault by the petro-chemical industry on scientific integrity - and scientists with integrity - has been well documented. This year, three winners of the 16th Annual Heinz Awards are scientists who are distinguished "by their courageous willingness to communicate the implications of their work, often in the face of determined opposition" from the chemical industry. The three have led efforts to reduce the use and emissions of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, such as dioxin and phthalates, associated with PVC plastic, and BPA (bisphenol A) used in epoxy-based building products and as a liner in food and beverage cans."
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September 29, 2010
The Great Lakes Green Chemistry Network has various resources posted on their website to help you learn more about the 12 principles of Green Chemistry and how you can participate in a phone seminar discussing relevant Green Chemistry topics.
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Spring-Summer 2010
Last year we completed our work on the State Solid Waste Management Plan after providing extensive comments over the course of two years. That plan advocates an ambitious goal of reaching 90% waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting by 2018. The State DEC has scheduled hearings around the state on the Plan for June. We have continued to get organizations and groups signed on in support of our Zero Waste platform. The platform and its long list of supporters is enclosed in the newsletter and we continue to add new supporting organizations. A great deal of work remains to advance zero waste goals and achieve its many benefits.
We are also trying to fully cleanup the West Valley nuclear waste in order to protect the Great Lakes and groundwater from further radioactive contamination.
We provided detailed comments on the proposal to drill for gas in the Marcellus shale. We have helped protect children from pesticides at school, and at state parks. And we are advocating for additional protection from toxic chemicals through a proposed bill, known as the Child Safe Products Act.
We are also working very hard to ensure that climate change plans bring real reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable policies that provide both jobs and environmental protection.
We cannot continue to do this work without your support!
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New Yorkers for Zero Waste Platform 2010
The N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has prepared a new State Solid Waste Plan that finally recognizes that materials in our waste stream are valuable and need to be preserved. We strongly endorse its preference for waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting over disposal. The less waste we dispose of the more environmental, economic and social benefits that we will enjoy.
Unfortunately millions of tons of garbage are still being wasted by being sent for disposal in landfills or incinerators. The DEC estimates New York’s recycling rate to be only 20%, far short of the 50% reduction and recycling goal to be met by 1997 under the State Solid Waste Management Act of 1988. A large portion of waste headed for disposal is recyclable (50%) or compostable (30%) material that could be processed by other means into new products.
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