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"Those who say that climate change is not down to human activities are lying or in denial, " says Professor of Environmental Technology
11/06/2008
“Retailers have led the call for manufacturers to produce carbon labelling for consumer products. The main aim is to give consumers more choice about the products they select and that item’s impact on the environment. However, unless industry follows the agreed methodology to measure “carbon footprints”, the information will be worthless,” according to Distinguished Professor of Environmental Technology at the University of Surrey, Professor Roland Clift, who is the guest speaker at the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) Annual Lunch on the 11th June 2008.
Professor Clift continues: “My advice to the aerosol sector is to look carefully at the draft British Standard PAS 2050 methodology, supported by the Carbon Trust, and feedback your comments. It is at a late stage of consultation and will be introduced before the end of 2008, so now is the time to have your say”.
Professor Clift has over 15 years experience in environmental labelling for consumer products. He was one of the original members of the UK Eco-Labelling Board, set up in 1992, one of the key aims of which was to set the ‘gold standards’ for environmental performance of products. He is Founding Director of the Centre for Environmental Strategy (CES) at the University of Surrey.
Sue Rogers, Director of BAMA, says: “We are delighted to have Professor Clift address the industry about this very important issue. There are many misconceptions surrounding aerosols and the environment and as an Association, we and our Members continue to work hard to provide accurate information, particularly to consumers. It will be very useful for our Members to have the chance to listen to and ask questions of such a distinguished expert regarding how we can make further improvements in sustainable development within our sector”.
Industry Facts
The Aerosol industry voluntary removed CFCs from aerosol production nineteen years ago.
Today, due to BAMAs efforts, over 75% of local authorities across the UK accept empty aerosols for recycling.
BAMA includes the education of children and young adults as part of its remit providing a Schools Physics resource at key stages 3, 4 and over 16s.
BAMA has worked with the D&AD - Student Product Design Awards, as well as Packaging Design Colleges to encourage the understanding of aerosol technology by the designers of tomorrow.
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DOI: June 2008