Reducing Chemical Harm: Organohalogens and the Class Concept

Rather than addressing the tens of thousands of chemicals in everyday products one at a time, the Six Classes approach educates decision makers in government and business about six chemical families containing many of the harmful substances in consumer products. Arlene Blum with the Green Science Policy Institute developed this approach to protect human and ecological health. The organohalogen classes-­PFAS, some antimicrobials, and many flame retardants­-are not found in mammalian biochemistry and are not recognized by efflux transporters which protect our cells from harmful substances. During this illustrated talk, you can learn how the Green Science Policy Institute's scientific research, policy work, and communication strategy has contributed to preventing the use of organohalogens in products worldwide.

THIS IS A HYBRID SEMINAR WITH IN-PERSON & REMOTE ATTENDANCE OPTIONS.
This seminar will be held in Field Auditorium (room 1112), Grainger Hall.
Visit the seminar website for a livestream link to tune in virtually.
Both attendance options (in person and virtual) are free and open to all.