GreenScreen 2024: Celebrating Success and Closing the Year Strong!
Hey there! Chris here from Clean Production Action, it’s been great to be part of the CPA team for the past year. Since joining in March, we've been making a lot of great progress with the GreenScreen program. I want to share some key highlights from the year with you on all the progress that we've been making.
Here are the four key updates that I want to share with you for 2024:
- GreenScreen® for Safer Chemicals Congratulates Newly Certified Products Across Leading Companies
- GreenScreen's Global Reach: GreenScreen Presentation at CRAC China 2024 in Partnership with REACH24H
- GreenScreen Certified Firefighting Foam: 2 Products meet Mil-Spec + Update to the Standard
- Join Us at BizNGO 2024: Advancing Procurement of Safer Products Panel, Reception for Mark Rossi
Kind regards as always,
Chris Helt
GreenScreen® for Safer Chemicals Congratulates Newly Certified Products Across Leading Companies
We are delighted to announce the certification of a new wave of products in 2024 under the GreenScreen Certified® standard. These certifications highlight the commitment of industry leaders to safer, more sustainable materials and healthier products. We’re especially pleased to recognize Designtex, LDI Solutions, and We ReUse, as they join our GreenScreen Certified® family with their first certifications contributing to 19 new product certifications across 2 standards since April.
Standard for Furniture & Fabrics:
- Designtex has made a strong debut with Bronze+ certification for five new products: Wayside, Trim, Sail, Lumi, and Facet. This achievement reflects their dedication to maintaining high standards in design and sustainability.
- LDI Solutions joined the ranks with their first certifications, achieving Bronze certification for four products: Envirosil, Enviroleather California, Enviroleather Berkshire 2.0, and Enviroleather Montana. This milestone underscores their proactive commitment to safer product solutions.
- Arc-Com Fabrics introduced two new products, both achieving Bronze certification: Tailored and Engrave. These additions reinforce their commitment to safer, more sustainable fabrics.
Standard for Reusable Food Packaging, Food Service Ware, & Cookware:
- We ReUse proudly enters the GreenScreen Certified® community with Platinum certification for three pioneering products: Spork, Spoon, and Fork. These certifications are an exceptional achievement for eco-friendly and preferred material use.
- Ahimsa LLC, already known for their commitment to GreenScreen Certified, attained Platinum certification for five products. Their certified products include the Commercial Child Spoon and Fork, Commercial/Retail Purposeful Plate and Balanced Bites Plate, and the 10 oz Commercial Cup. This achievement continues to showcase their dedication to manufacturing sustainable products made from reusable and preferred materials.
Standard for Firefighting Foam:
- Perimeter Solutions continues to strengthen its commitment to safer and more sustainable firefighting foams with Silver certification for two additional products: Solberg 3% Mil-Spec SFFF and Phos-Chek 3% Mil-Spec SFFF. These certifications build on the company's track record of delivering high-performing products that meet rigorous safety and environmental standards.
These certifications signal a remarkable step forward in promoting safer products across diverse industry sectors. Each certified product meets the rigorous GreenScreen® criteria, ensuring the exclusion of known hazardous chemicals and adherence to rigorous safety and environmental standards.
We commend these companies for their leadership and dedication to advancing product safety and sustainability. Their contributions not only enhance consumer well-being but also strengthen the broader movement toward a greener future.
For more information on GreenScreen Certified® products please visit GreenScreen's website or contact us at moreinfo [at] cleanproduction.org.
Join us in celebrating these achievements and the continuous commitment to safer, greener innovations!
GreenScreen's Global Reach: GreenScreen Presentation at CRAC China 2024 in Partnership with REACH24H
{file:3942:url}This past September I had the honor of speaking at the 16th Chemical Regulatory Annual Conference (CRAC China 2024). This notable event, hosted by REACH24H—one of our partnering GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals profilers and GreenScreen Certified product reviewers—brought together experts, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss pivotal trends and solutions in chemical safety and regulation.
Presentation Overview
My presentation, titled “Safety Management Tools: Ensuring Safety from Chemical Substances to Products and Organizations,” provided an overview of how GreenScreen® tools support safer chemical management across products and organizations, and highlighted the role of these tools in assessing chemicals of concern, certifying environmentally preferable products, and promoting transparency and safety throughout supply chains. Click here to download a copy of the slide presentation!
Attendees and Presenters
CRAC China 2024 featured a diverse group of participants, including senior government officials responsible for regulatory frameworks, prominent scientists and toxicologists sharing research advancements, and representatives from global corporations committed to sustainable practices. Industry consultants and legal experts also presented on compliance strategies, while advocacy groups and NGOs contributed perspectives on environmental health and public safety.
Key Takeaways
CRAC China 2024 attendees gained valuable insights into how GreenScreen® solutions can facilitate the transition to safer chemicals, simplify toxicity evaluation, and support sustainability initiatives.
Recognition and Appreciation
Clean Production Action extends gratitude to REACH24H for hosting this impactful platform for knowledge-sharing.
For more information on GreenScreen tools and certifications, please visit GreenScreen's website or contact us at moreinfo [at] cleanproduction.org.
GreenScreen Certified Firefighting Foam: 2 Products meet Mil-Spec + Update to the Standard
GreenScreen Certified for Firefighting Foam now has two new products that meet the Department of Defense’s MilSpec standard for firefighting foam. The products are Perimeter Solutions’ Solberg 3% Mil-Spec SFFF and Solberg 3% Mil-Spec SFFF (ESP).
Also, I’m pleased to share an update to the GreenScreen Certified® Standard for Firefighting Foam. This revision, effective immediately, enhances the scope of the standard to include surrogate liquids used for testing foam proportioning systems, as defined by the NFPA Code of Standards. This adjustment is detailed in Version 2.2.1 of the standard.
Key Change Highlight:
- Expansion of Scope: The standard now covers surrogate liquids, broadening the types of products evaluated under the certification. This expansion allows for greater product coverage and supports comprehensive safety management in firefighting applications.
These changes underscore Clean Production Action’s commitment to adapting and broadening standards to reflect industry needs and maintain rigorous safety benchmarks. The updated standard ensures that manufacturers, testers, and users of firefighting foam solutions have clear guidelines for safer product certification.
For detailed information on the revised standard, please refer to the Revision Summary and Section 2.2.7 (Scope) in the updated document. You can access the latest version of the standard on GreenScreen Certified's website here.
Contact Information: If you have any questions or require clarification regarding the updated standard, please contact us at moreinfo [at] cleanproduction.org.
Join Us at BizNGO 2024: Advancing Procurement of Safer Products Panel, Reception for Mark Rossi
Join Us at the BizNGO 2024 Annual Meeting in Boston
Date: December 4 & 5, 2024
Location: The Nonprofit Center, 89 South Street, Boston, MA
Register to attend in-person OR virtually:
- We’d love to see you in Boston, register here to attend the meeting in person.
- Can’t make it in person? Join us from wherever you are! Register here to attend the meeting virtually.
We are excited to invite you to the BizNGO 2024 Annual Meeting, a unique forum for leaders across business, government, academia, and NGOs to collaborate on advancing safer chemicals and sustainable materials. This year, our meeting will be held in Boston on December 4-5, 2024, bringing together experts to discuss impactful solutions and innovative approaches to chemical safety and environmental responsibility.
Session Spotlight: Elevating the Procurement of Products Made with Safer Chemicals
As organizations increase their commitment to safer chemical practices, procurement plays a crucial role in shaping supply chains and promoting products that prioritize health and environmental safety. This session brings together leaders in environmental purchasing and sustainability to share insights, strategies, and challenges in driving the procurement of safer products.
Panelists:
Julia Wolfe, Director of Environmental Purchasing, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Elizabeth Eldridge, Director of Sustainability, and Joel Sigler, Director National Environmental Health and Safety, Kaiser Permanente
Josh Dame, President, LDI Solutions
Facilitator:
Chris Helt, Director of GreenScreen, Clean Production Action
This session will explore how strategic procurement decisions can foster market demand for safer chemicals and environmentally responsible products. Panelists will discuss practical approaches to integrating safer chemicals into procurement policies, the role of certification in product selection, and the benefits of aligning organizational values with public health and environmental goals.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from thought leaders in the field and connect with like-minded professionals working to create safer and more sustainable products. To learn more and register for the BizNGO 2024 Annual Meeting, please visit our event page.
Celebrate Mark Rossi’s 21+ Years with Clean Production Action
Date: December 4, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: The Nonprofit Center, Boston, MA
Please note that you can attend just the reception if you’d like, or you can add the reception to your BizNGO Annual Meeting attendance.