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Healthier Procurement: How to Prioritize Human and Environmental Health November 10, 2016

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Healthier Procurement: How to Specify and Verify for Human & Environmental Health Daniel Pedersen, VP Science & Standards, Green Seal, Inc. Lara Koritzke, Director of Communications, ISEAL Alliance Julia Wolfe, Director, Environmental Purchasing, State of Massachusetts

January TBD

Healthier Procurement: How to Achieve Better Results with Integrated Approaches for Healthier Procurement Judy Levin, Pollution Prevention Director, Center for Environmental Health Beth Meer, Special Assistant, New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation

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https://www.sustainablepurchasing.org/calendar/

SPLC Winter Webinar Series

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Healthier Procurement A webinar series focused on best practices for promoting environmental and human health through strategic sustainable purchasing.

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Presenters

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Arlene Blum Executive Director Green Science Institute

Pam Eliason Senior Associate Director & Industry Research Program Manager Toxics Use Reduction Institute

Linda Rutsch Outreach & Education Coordinator U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program

Stacey Foreman Manager of Sustainable Procurement Program City of Portland

Tackling Toxics: The “Six Classes” Approach Towards Healthier Products, People, & Planet

Arlene Blum PhD VisiCng Scholar in Chemistry, UC Berkeley

www.GreenSciencePolicy.org

A Planetary Boundary for Chemical Pollution Evidence of widespread ha Chemical pollution is global:

•  Rapidly increasing production •  Persistence and long range transport •  Finite capacity of the earth to absorb toxics

Diamond et al, 2015, Environment International

GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE www.GreenSciencePolicy.org

U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (1976)

•  62,000 previous chemicals “grandfathered”

•  20,000 new chemicals –  85% have no health data –  67% have no data at all

Michael Wilson, Green Chemistry in California: http://coeh.berkeley.edu/news/06_wilson_policy.htm GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE GreenSciencePolicy.org

Problem Human Toxicological Trial?

“We are conducting a massive clinical toxicological trial, and our children and our children's children are the experimental subjects.”

-‐Herbert Needleman & Philip Landrigan

GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE www.GreenSciencePolicy.org Green Chemistry: Cornerstone to a Sustainable California 2008: Cal/EPA

Problem Regrettable Substitution

Decabromodiphenyl ethane

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Concerns: •  Persistence •  Bioaccumulation •  Toxicity

Concerns: •  Persistence •  Bioaccumulation •  Toxicity


The Six Classes

5.  Organic solvents benzene, methylene chloride, xylene, etc.

6.  Certain metals lead, mercury, chromium, cadmium, arsenic, etc.

4.  Bisphenols and phthalates phthalates, BPA, BPS, etc.

1.  Highly fluorinated chemicals (PFASs) stain and water repellants

2.  Chlorinated anMmicrobials triclosan and triclocarban

3.  Flame retardants brominated, chlorinated, phosphate


Is it necessary? Is it worth it? Is there a safer alternaMve?


SixClasses.org 15-‐minute webinars on Six Classes containing chemicals of concern

GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE GreenSciencePolicy.org GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE www.GreenSciencePolicy.org

Material Buyer’s Club

• Require transparency from manufacturers

• Utilize collective purchasing power to create a demand for healthy products and materials

Classes I to 3

Class 1: Highly Fluorinated Chemicals (PFAS) Carbon-‐Fluorine bond strength:

•  Leads to oil and water repellency •  Lasts for geologic Mme!

Adapted from slide by Dr. Jennifer Field

(C8)

PFAS exposure is a health concern

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Detectable serum PFASs

Non-‐detect

Exposure linked to health risks: Cancer, elevated cholesterol, obesity, immune suppression, and endocrine disruption

(Ref: Lewis et al., 2015; Grandjean et al., 2012; Braun et al., 2016; Barry et al., 2013) Courtesy, Cindy Hu, Harvard University

In the news

Watersheds with military bases, airports, industrial sites have higher levels of PFASs

From Cindy Hu et al, 2015

Air Force to stop using AFFF foam in training exercises

•  Drinking water of six million Americans contaminated with PFAS

•  AFFF firefighMng foams used in training are a major contributor

•  Air Force, on 19 August 2016, said: –  “will stop using foam in training exercises”

–  “will replace all C8 foam with C6 by the end of this year”

Class 2: AnMmicrobials Triclocarban Triclosan

Courtesy: Dr. Gary Ginsberg GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE

www.GreenSciencePolicy.org

Triclosan is no more effective than soap and water for handwashing

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Lifetime exposure in aquatic organisms

(toxic)

Source: US EPA

The Florence Statement Consensus of 200 scienMsts

Adapted from: Halden, ES&T, 2014. 48(7):3603−3611 http://GreenSciencePolicy.org/florence-statement/

U.S. Food &Drug Administration Rule (September 2016): • Over-‐the-‐counter consumer soaps containing triclosan (liquid soaps) and triclocarban (bar soaps) can no longer be sold.

• Manufacturers did not demonstrate that the ingredients are both safe for long-‐term use and more effective than soap and water in preventing the spread of infections.

Class 3 Flame retardants Used to meet flammability standards

since the 1970s

•  Children’s sleepwear

•  Furniture

•  Television enclosures

•  Foam plastic building insulation


Technical Bulletin 117

– Required furniture foam to withstand a small open flame for 12 seconds

– No significant fire safety

benefit (fires start in exterior fabric not filling)

GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE GreenSciencePolicy.org

From Products to People

GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE GreenSciencePolicy.org

Human Health

associated with Higher pentaBDE lower birth weight impaired attention

poorer coordination lowered IQ

longer time to get pregnant altered thyroid hormones

Eskenazi et al, 2010, 2011, 2012 GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE GreenSciencePolicy.org

Fire Safety Benefit?

GREEN SCIENCE POLICY INSTITUTE www.GreenSciencePolicy.org Babrauskas et al. 2011; Talley 1995; Mehta (CPSC) 2012

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Flame retardant treated foam

Non– treated foam

“No significant, consistent difference…”

(regarding California TB117)

Class 4: Bisphenols and Phthalates

Courtesy: Dr. Miriam Diamond

Uses: •  Bisphenols: plasMcs, •  cash register receipts,

adhesives, can linings •  Phthalates: plasMcizers,

lubricants, solvents, emulsifiers, fragrances

http://www.susanfreinkel.com/books_Plastic.html

Class 5: Organic Solvents (aliphaMc, aromaMc, halogenated, oxygenated)

•  Hydrocarbon solvents -  AliphaMc organic solvents (petroleum-‐based) -  AromaMc organic solvents (toluene, xylene,

benzene)

•  Chlorinated solvents -  E.g., Methylene chloride, perc, TCE

•  Oxygenated solvents -  Acetone, glycol ethers, alcohols

Courtesy: Dr. Liz Harriman

Class 6: Certain Metals (arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury etc.)

Courtesy: Dr. Graham Peaslee

By Reducing use of Six Classes

We can have a healthier world

For more information

Google: Green Science Policy

For monthly e-newsletters www.greensciencepolicy.org 39

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© Toxics Use Reduction Institute University of Massachusetts Lowell © Toxics Use Reduction Institute University of Massachusetts Lowell

Moving Towards Safer Chemicals: The MassachuseVs Experience

Pam Eliason Toxics Use ReducMon InsMtute University of Massachusejs Lowell

Healthier Procurement: How to Prioritize Human and Environmental Health, November 10, 2016 (webinar)

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How TURA Works

Users of large amounts of toxic chemicals must: •  Report toxics use •  Pay fees

–  Funds support services to industry and communities

•  Plan toxics reduction


Core Principles of Toxics Use Reduction Focus on use

Reduce toxics at the source

Focus on inherent hazard of chemicals used

Look for opportuniMes to eliminate or reduce hazard

IdenMfy acMonable opportuniMes

Source ReducCon

Recycling

Treatment

Disposal


What MassachuseVs Companies Experience

Increased ajenMon to environmental pracMces 55% Improved worker health and safety 51% Realized financial savings 41% Improved producMon efficiency

29%


TURI’s 2006 Five Chemicals Study

PrioriMzed chemicals to study based on feedback from key stakeholders

• Labor • Manufacturers • Community groups • Regulators • Industry associaMons • Chemical users • Environmental NGOs

Factors considered for prioriMzaMon of chemical

uses/applicaMons

• Volume of use • Likelihood of exposure for workers or the environment

• PotenMal availability of opMons

• Well studied by others

http://www.turi.org/TURI_Publications/TURI_Methods_Policy_Reports/Five_Chemicals_Alternatives_Assessment_Study._2006


Examples of Factors to Consider When Assessing Alternatives

Is it Safer? Is it Affordable? Will it Work?

•  Flammability •  Human toxicity •  Animal toxicity •  Ozone depleMon •  Persistence •  BioaccumulaMon •  Concern of

regulator or customer

•  Materials •  Regulatory

compliance •  Insurance •  Training •  Equipment •  UMliMes/energy

•  Process changes •  Equipment changes •  Material

compaMbility •  Product quality •  Product longevity •  Customer

specificaMons


Benefits of Safer Chemicals

Create safer working environment

Reduce potenMal for environmental impact

Avoid regrejable subsMtuMons

Avoid need for costly changes associated with chemical restricMons Create more sustainable producMon and products


Other Resources

Framework for Sustainable Products

Lowell Center for Sustainable Production

Advancing Safer Chemicals in Products:

The Key Role of Purchasing

http://www.sustainableproduction.org/Publ.SustainableProducts.php

TURI Environmental,

Health and Safety Data Resources

Portal

http://guides.turi.org/beyondmsds


Business’ strategic priorities

Leadership in…

•  Price • Quality •  Technology •  Customer response

Parent company goals

GHG reducCon

Energy efficiency

Increased profit = reduced costs + increased revenue

Greater operaConal efficiency

Increased market share

Faster Cme-‐to-‐market

Good neighbor

Breakthrough products or services


Toxics Use ReducMon InsMtute

www.turi.org 978-‐934-‐3275

600 Suffolk St Wannalancit Mill Bldg, 5th floor

Lowell, MA 01854

Pam Eliason [email protected] 978-934-3142

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Safer Choice Program November 2016

EPA’s Safer Choice was formerly known as Design for the Environment (DfE) •  40+ years EPA experMse in assessing chemical safety •  Safer Choice Program has 15+ years experience reviewing products •  Voluntary program

DfE is now Safer Choice

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A Family of Labels

Safer Choice Program

Fragrance-Free Label

Optional Label for Industrial &

Institutional Use

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§  Voluntary program §  Verification by a trusted government agency

that products contain only safer chemical ingredients and that they: −  Are safer for families, pets, communities, and

the environment −  Are safer for workers and work places −  Perform

§  An appealing label that purchasers can trust −  Facilitates rapid decision-making

What does the Safer Choice label mean?


To use the label products must:

§  Meet the Safer Choice Standard −  Every chemical ingredient is reviewed for human health and

environmental safety −  Product level requirements include: performance, packaging,

and ingredient disclosure

§  Be covered under a Partnership Agreement between the manufacturer and EPA −  Renewed every 3 years

§  Undergo annual audits

What’s behind the label?


hVp://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/standard

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www.epa.gov/saferchoice/products §  List of qualified products

−  Updated every two weeks −  More than 2,000 listed products

o  About 650 consumer/retail o  Remaining are industrial & institutional

§  Broad range of product categories. Most are laundry and cleaning products, e.g., detergents, all-purpose cleaners, degreasers

§  Potential for expansion to personal care products, adhesives, and more

Safer Choice-labeled Products


§  Facility/Household Cleaning −  All-Purpose Cleaners, Appliance

Cleaners & Rinse Aids −  Automatic Dishwasher Products −  Carpet Cleaners & Floor Care

Products −  Degreasers −  Dish Detergents & Soaps −  Granite/Stone/Wood/Leather

Cleaners −  Kitchen/Countertop Cleaners −  Laundry Detergents, Fabric

Softeners & Pre-Treaters −  Odor Removers −  Pet Care Products −  Toilet Bowl Cleaners −  Tub/Tile Cleaners −  Window/Glass Cleaners

§  Health & Beauty −  Hand Soaps −  Shampoos −  Conditioners −  Lotions −  Others?

§  Automotive & Outdoor −  Athletic Field Paint −  Car Care Products −  Outdoor Furniture Cleaners −  Oven/Grill/Barbeque Cleaners −  Parts Washers −  Tire Additives −  Vehicle/Parts Wash Additives

Safer Choice Product Types


What advocates say about the new label


•  Consumer Reports (July 2015): –  Found that many consumers are willing to

pay more for safer cleaning products –  Also noted that Safer Choice-‐labeled products

are oten comparable to or less costly than cleaners without the label

•  Consumer Reports (May 2015): –  Consumer Reports dedicated a full page the

Safer Choice label, explaining “why we like the label”

•  Recent Partner-‐conducted Survey: –  Majority of consumers responded that the

new label would be a compelling reason to try a product

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§  Government purchasing: −  Executive Order 13693

§  Using Safer Choice products can help maintain LEED Certification -  Under LEED EBOM v4

-  http://bit.ly/1Ni09ro

§  Institutional purchasing: −  State and local procurement guidelines

Safer Choice and Purchasing Requirements


| Office of Pollution Prevention & Toxics |

Safer Choice in Your Community


An interacMve feature on the Safer Choice website that allows you to find Safer Choice-‐labeled products for: •  Schools •  Stadiums •  Office buildings •  Hotels •  Homes hjps://www.epa.gov/ saferchoice/find-‐safer-‐choices-‐use-‐your-‐community

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| Office of Pollution Prevention & Toxics |

Safer Choice in Your Community: Schools


Clicking these product categories directs you to Safer Choice-‐labeled products for schools.

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§  Living list of 800+ safer chemicals that meet EPA’s Safer Chemical Criteria

§  Safer Choice allows only chemicals proven to be safer

§  Fragrances remain a challenge. That is why we offer the fragrance-free label.

Safer Chemical Ingredients List

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www.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-‐ingredients


§  By selecting Safer Choice products, purchasers don’t just get safer products. They influence the entire supply chain. −  Chemicals in Safer Choice-labeled products must be proven to be safer −  Every chemical is evaluated. Even those present at low levels. Even

impurities

§  EPA has: special scientific expertise, access to confidential information, and is up-to-date on the latest science

§  Purchasers also get these benefits from Safer Choice-labeled products: −  Ingredient disclosure for every product −  Annual audits for all companies −  About 100 fragrance-free labeled products – an EPA certification to help

those with allergy or sensitization concerns

Why Safer Choice is the Right Choice


Thank you! Questions?

Linda Rutsch [email protected]

(202) 343-9924

www.epa.gov/saferchoice


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NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Priori%zing Human Health in City Procurement CITY OF PORTLAND’S EXPERIENCE WITH TOXICS REDUCTION AND HEALTHY PURCHASING

STACEY FOREMAN, SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR, CITY OF PORTLAND, OREGON

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

§ 2002 -‐ Commodity Specific Work begins § 2005/2006 – Toxics ReducMon Workgroup & Plan ◦ MulM-‐stakeholder ◦  IdenMfied Chemicals of Concern (CoCs) ◦ Developed specific “to-‐dos” per CoC ◦ Achieved iniMal successes

GeGng Started


NOVEMBER 10, 2016

§ Toxics ReducMon Workgroup: Lessons Learned ◦ Need commijed staff to coordinate, maintain expectaMons, & educate

◦ Keep moving with what you can

Even the Best Plans….


NOVEMBER 10, 2016

§ Commodity Specific Work ConMnues ◦ Take advantage of third-‐party cerMficaMons that address CoC

◦ Take advantage of other agencies’ work, cooperaMve price agreements

◦ Take advantage of aligned naMonal iniMaMves ◦  e.g. green building (LEED, LBC), healthier hospitals iniMaMves

◦ Take advantage of opportuniMes – the earlier, the bejer ◦  New Building or Tenant Improvement Projects, Space Planning ◦  New SolicitaMons

Next Phase


NOVEMBER 10, 2016

§ Generally, people want less-‐toxic products ◦ Engage, explain, educate, and LISTEN ◦ Make it easy to idenMfy & find QUALITY, less-‐toxic alternaMves

◦ Use procurement know-‐how to research opMons & availability

◦ Use procurement know-‐how to get good pricing ◦ Factor in product tesMng or delayed compliance as needed

§ The Tough Stuff ◦ Be commijed to the long term

Stakeholder Engagement


NOVEMBER 10, 2016

§ RelaMvely Easy ◦ Cleaning Products: third-‐party cerMficaMons ◦ Furniture: copy others + third-‐party cerMficaMons ◦ Office Electronics: third-‐party cerMficaMons ◦ Carpet/Flooring: copy others + third-‐party cerMficaMons

◦ Lead-‐Free Wheel Weights ◦ No/Low Mercury LighMng ◦  Indoor Wall Paints: third-‐party cerMficaMons

Examples


NOVEMBER 10, 2016

§ There are ways to get CoCs out of your products and meet end-‐user needs

§ You are not alone § Improvement can oten start by just asking a quesMon

§ Things will change; keep learning

Walk Away Today Knowing


NOVEMBER 10, 2016

www.portlandoregon.gov/buygreen

Thank you!

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Contact Us

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Arlene Blum ExecuMve Director Green Science InsMtute [email protected]

Pam Eliason Senior Associate Director & Industry Research Program Manager Toxics Use ReducMon InsMtute [email protected]

Linda Rutsch Outreach & EducaMon Coordinator U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program [email protected]

Stacey Foreman Manager of Sustainable Procurement Program City of Portland [email protected]

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