Just as the Trump administration tries to hollow out a new law that protects consumers from toxic chemicals, some unexpected champions of safer products are stepping up to the plate and leading the charge: retailers. Last week, Walmart released an ambitious update to its 2013 chemicals policy. Two other retail giants – Target and CVS – are among a growing number of companies that are now taking steps to scale up chemical safety. By leading the way, these corporations are showing, with tangible and measurable actions, that their consumers demand safe and healthy products. To better understand the impact of this commitment, remember that Walmart owns 5,352 stores in the United States and 700 global suppliers produce the products under evaluation.

Source: Forbes October 05, 2017 12:56 UTC