- Ban or find healthy substitutes to very harmful chemicals
- Pretest all market chemicals
- Have no secrets, all chemicals should be labeled for what they are
- The public will be provided education and information about the chemicals
- There should be an EPA certification program for all chemical
These are only some of the most important chemical policies that should take place in an ideal case. I think one of the most important is giving the rights to the public and the ban on harmful chemicals. If not a ban, then at least for the EPA to find and certify substitutes that should be used instead. Based on the Louisville Charter, one of their options was to find safer substitutes or solutions. I want to take it a step further and ban those toxic chemicals that have safer substitutes. This will probably involve the EPA and systems and products may need to be reproduced. However, the end result will be much worth it.
I love your outline of the an ideal chemical policy. I agree with all your bullet points. I think it is very important that the public is aware of the impact these chemicals can have on our health and steps need to be taken to eliminate these harmful chemicals and to look for safer alternatives.
ReplyDeleteThe items in your ideal chemical policy are very thorough, good job. All of them are essential for creating a healthier environment. If only our government could follow through with this policy. Our environment would be so much cleaner and healthier.
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