Alissa Sasso

93% of women prefer to buy clean products, but nearly two thirds want more clarity on what that actually means. Here’s how companies can champion a credible and transparent clean beauty program: edf.org/Z894

"Sustainability is getting a lot of emphasis these days, sometimes there’s less attention or awareness around chemicals of concern" - @Alissa_Sasso, @EDFbiz Safer Chemicals Manager, in @packagingdive. New tool @UpScorecard weighs chemicals of concern 👇 packagingdive.com/news/sustainab…

Really important reporting from @VStMartin on disproportionate risk Black women face because of chemicals in personal care products. Looking forward to following this series

The #UpScorecard uses the latest science to help businesses make sustainable decisions re: foodware & food packaging materials. It provides scores for plastic pollution, chemicals of concern, climate, water use, sustainable sourcing & recoverability. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘!!!

Check out the latest #podcast by Silent Spring's Dr. Elissia Franklin on "Chemicals and Cosmetics: Understanding the Risks." Produced by @theresearchher in partnership with @ResilientSP. #endocrinedisruptors #beautyjustice open.spotify.com/episode/0H1jAw…

Don’t miss our virtual roundtable w/@reutersevents + @Danone on Supply Chain Transformation: A Collaborative Framework for Methane Reduction! 📅 Aug. 16th 🕜 11AM CDT Register ⤵️ events.reutersevents.com/sustainable-bu…

Have you wondered exactly what EDF does to protect you, your family & your community? Our latest blog explains EDF's role in a blockbuster @WSJ investigation into old telecom cables that are leaching lead into water & soil. We are working to #GetTheLeadOut #more-11781" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">blogs.edf.org/health/2023/07…

🧵 Finding cleaning and other products that are safer for you, your family, and the environment should be easy — that's why EPA developed the Safer Choice label. And now we're looking to expand the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment Programs.

@EDFbiz's Victoria Mills sat down with Chris Adamo at Danone North America (@DanoneNA), to discuss how the IRA's unprecedented investment in agriculture unlocks significant potential for U.S. farmers: greenbiz.com/article/how-ir…

For some of us, a favorite scent lets us know things are clean. Others would prefer products without fragrance. Fortunately, there are options on store shelves and the Fragrance-Free #EPASaferChoice label can help you make the best choice for your home. epa.gov/saferchoice

REMINDER: This Thursday, July 20, terrific lineup for the CHE webinar in partnership with PRHE/SAN on how and why it is important to close the gap in chemical exposure risk assessments. Register at the link below. healthandenvironment.org/webinars/96696

Telecom companies abandoned thousands of cables that are leaching lead into water & soil. Today, EDF & our partners sent a letter to EPA asking them to investigate & protect the health of communities across the nation. #GetTheLeadOut Learn more: edf.org/media/environm…

Hidden health hazard exposed! Our Tom Neltner helped guide the research that linked old telecom cables to high levels of toxic lead in soil and water. twitter.com/WSJ/status/167…

What an incredible line-up of speakers at @essencefest! ✨ Beauty & personal care products marketed to WOC often contain more toxics than products marketed to white women. We need #CleanBeautyJustice as @BBrown_West explores ⤵️ TY @OxfamAmerica & @ncbcp_bwr for including us!

📢 New Collaboration: @EDFbiz is excited to join the “Know Better, Do Better” collaboration with @ChemForward and leading companies @Sephora @ultabeauty @credobeauty @Honest & Inolex. edf.org/Z6Av

“With comprehensive chemical hazard data generated by this work, Credo and our brand partners can avoid replacing one bad actor chemical with another, which is called ‘regrettable substitution, ” Christina Ross @credobeauty @cenmag cen.acs.org/business/consu…

Do you have #ChemicalConcerns? We certainly do! You can learn more about what we're doing to eliminate toxic chemicals & promote safer alternatives in our monthly newsletter. We'd love to have you join us! Read & Share: tinyurl.com/4bzw5hh5 Sign up: tinyurl.com/2uktjtuw

"Know Better, Do Better aims to ensure that high-hazard chemicals are eliminated from products while quantifying the use of verified, safer ingredients." We're thrilled to see coverage of our Know Better, Do Better collaborative in @BeautyMatter beautymatter.com/articles/chemf…

It's #WorldFoodSafetyDay & we need to talk about an overlooked source of toxic chemicals in your food: the packaging ⚠️ Companies need to remove toxics from packaging to protect their business & consumer trust -- with the @UpScorecard, it’s now possible. upscorecard.org

Beyond emissions, companies must realize the connection between climate justice & products. “It’s about addressing the potential [health] impacts of your products to ensure that you’re actually driving change,” says @Alissa_Sasso for @Adweek's @klundster. bit.ly/40I5bHk

DYK? Converting to clean vehicles can help US companies reduce their fleet emissions by approx 60% & #IRA Provisions can offer $40k per vehicle for companies’ transition towards electrification. Access these benefits in our IRA Activation Guide: edf.org/Z6Mk