231481 Science behind Green Cleaning Product Standards

Monday, November 8, 2010 : 2:50 PM - 3:10 PM

Cheryl Baldwin , Science and Standards, Green Seal, Washington, DC
     
Green cleaning products have been increasing in use due to the interest in using products that are safer alternatives for both people and the environment. Increasingly purchasers are looking to third-party certification programs to help in identifying such alternatives. But how are these standards developed and does a sustainability standard provide the anticipated benefit?

This presentation will take a closer look at how consensus-based standards are developed to help identify more sustainable products. This includes now stakeholder input and latest scientific findings are incorporated into such standards. In addition, the effectiveness of such programs will be discussed by highlighting research on this topic including life cycle and field research. The leading standard and certification programs for green cleaning products will be used as examples for this presentation.

Learning Areas:
Environmental health sciences

Learning Objectives:
1) Describe how green product standards are developed 2) Demonstrate environmental improvement outcomes with products that meet green standards 3) Discuss user-focused outcomes from products that meet green standards

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I have been working as the standard development lead at Green Seal for 3 years.
Any relevant financial relationships? Yes

Name of Organization Clinical/Research Area Type of relationship
Green Seal Standards Employment (includes retainer)

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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