162 Adhesives Ensuring that adhesives are safe and do not contain dangerous toxins can be a major challenge. Green Seal certifies adhesives as safe for human health and the environment and advises commercial buyers to check that products have restrictions to prevent adverse health effects and limit toxicity, ozone depleting substances and volatile organic compounds. In addition, they should not have content above 1000ppm of carcinogens, reproductive toxins and persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic compounds. Resealable product packaging, reusable or recyclable shipping packaging and minimum 30 per cent recycled corrugated shipping packaging are other waste-reduction solutions to look for. “Criteria that help preserve the environment include content limits on volatile organic compounds, limits on phosphorous and prohibition of ozone-depleting substances,” says the organisation.1 PRODUCTS AND MATER I ALS “ Criteria that help preserve the environment include content limits on volatile organic compounds, limits on phosphorous and prohibition of ozone-depleting substances” Green Seal Unified Water Label, European Bathroom Forum Source: European Bathroom Forum, The Label 1 Source: Green Seal, Adhesives Snapshot
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