Sue Chiang, Author at Center for Environmental Health

Forever Chemicals- It’s What’s for Dinner

Mar 2, 2020Sue ChiangBeverages, Chemical Industry, Food, Food Products

It might come as a shock to most Americans to learn that the foodware we’re eating from could contain hidden chemicals linked to cancer, thyroid disease, birth defects, hormone disruption, decreased fertility and other serious health issues. From disposable plates, to...

A Rotten “Green” Apple?

Jul 16, 2012Sue ChiangChemical Industry, General Insights

CEH was disturbed to learn recently that Apple was leaving EPEAT, the EPA-supported group that sets environmental standards for computers and other products. Even more disturbing was the company’s refusal to explain their decision publicly or to the stakeholders...

Electronics Eco-Label Standard Finally Passes–but it’s still far from perfect

Jun 8, 2012Sue ChiangLaws & Regulations

I have to admit that it was with mixed feelings that I received the recent news that the two latest EPEAT (electronics eco-label) standards for Imaging Equipment and Televisions has finally passed! It felt good to know that when you buy electronics you will soon have...

Goldman Environmental Prize Winner Works to Promote Safer Electronics

May 3, 2012Sue ChiangEnvironmental Justice, Personal Stories

Every year the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize is awarded to six extraordinary grassroots environmental heroes from around the globe – recognizing one person from each of the six inhabited continental regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Islands and Island Nations,...

Campaign for an Ethical iPhone

Feb 21, 2012Sue ChiangEnvironmental Justice, Tips

We’ve known for a long time that there are serious problems in the electronics supply chain of Apple and the other electronics companies. However, there have been two major...