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Latest Press Releases August 23, 2010    Egg recall grows to over half billion; Consumers Union calls for action on food-safety bill July 01, 2010    Consumers Union Commends California Assembly For Banning Bisphenol A March 19, 2010    Consumers Union Commends Washington State for Banning BPA March 12, 2010    Petition to FTC on organic personal care product claims March 12, 2010    Consumers Union and Organic Consumers Association File FTC Petition Urging Action on Deceptive ‘Organic’ Labeling Practices of Personal Care Products January 15, 2010    Consumers Union Disappointed with FDA's Action on BPA, Despite Admission of "Some Concern" November 30, 2009    Consumer Reports finds two-thirds of chickens tested harbor dangerous bacteria November 02, 2009    Consumer Reports tests find wide range of Bisphenol A in canned soups, juice, and more November 02, 2009    Consumers Union's letter to FDA on BPA found in canned foods June 05, 2009    Testimony presented to the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on green claims May 08, 2009    Consumers Union Commends Minnesota for Leadership in Banning BPA April 21, 2009    Public comments provided to the FDA on the quantitative risk and benefit assessment of commercial fish consumption April 02, 2009    Consumers Union Hails Landmark Enactment of Legislation Banning BPA in Suffolk County, NY March 19, 2009    Testimony presented to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources regarding Energy Star in the Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009 March 04, 2009    Consumers Union Hails Passage of Landmark Legislation Banning BPA in Suffolk County, NY February 11, 2009    Letter to the USDA on food labeling standards January 29, 2009    Letter to the EPA on volatile organic compounds in paint and indoor air quality January 16, 2009    Consumers Union and Food & Water Watch Say New USDA Standard for So-called Naturally-Raised Meat Sanctions Unnatural Practices November 18, 2008    Public Comments provided to the National Organic Standards Board on aquaculture recommendations September 12, 2008    Testimony presented to the FDA on the draft assessment of BPA for use in food contact applications February 27, 2008    Public comments provided to the USDA on proposed standards for naturally raised January 25, 2008    Public comments provided to the FTC on carbon offset marketing programs e-Newsletters GreenerChoices.org Newsletter is a FREE monthly e-newsletter to let you know what's new at Consumer Reports GreenerChoices.org. 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June 10, 2009 The New York Times, Make me greener, please June 2, 2009 ABC7.com, Looking beyond the 'green' label May 29, 2009 The New York Times, Green Inc., Coming soon: A new eco-label for TVs April 21, 2009 USA Today, Some skip commercial cleaners for those made from pantry March 12, 2009 MSNBC.com, Do you know what’s in your cleaning products? March 4, 2009 IthacaJournal.com, Suffolk County lawmakers vote to ban BPA baby bottles March 3, 2009 The New York Times, It's organic, but does that mean it's safer? Fact Sheets GREENERCHOICES.ORG AT A GLANCE: GreenerChoices.org is a web-based initiative to inform, engage, and empower consumers about environmentally friendly products and practices. The website offers unique green product recommendations and provides practical advice on buying “greener” products that have minimal environmental impact and meet personal needs. LAUNCH DATE: April 2005 EDITORIAL OFFICES: Consumers Union, 101 Truman Ave., Yonkers, NY 10703 EXPERT STAFF: Urvashi Rangan, Ph.D., Director of GreenerChoices.org, and Director of Technical Policy for Consumers Union. Joyce Newman, Editorial and Creative Consultant. GOALS: 1) Expand Consumers Union’s role as a major resource on environmental issues for a diverse audience; 2) Engage a critical mass of consumers to recognize the environmental and health impacts of their choices and empower them to make sustainable buying and living choices; and 3) Create a transformed marketplace that offers appropriate, sustainable solutions to environmental problems. TRAFFIC: Since our launch in April 2005, our content and audiences have grown steadily. Traffic to our site averages about 33,000 unique visitors per month. There are more than 100,000 subscribers to our monthly e-newsletter. Last updated August 2010
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