Sustainable Futures: Encouraging Risk Screening of Industrial Chemicals at the R&D Stage

摘要

U.S. EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) has developed computerized methods for predicting the risk of industrial chemical toxic-ity based on an analysis of chemical structure. Under the Sustainable Futures Pilot Project, industry is beginning to realize tangible business and pollution prevention benefits from the use of these methods. This article discusses the development of the Sustainable Futures program and highlights some of the benefits to business, regulators, and the environment.