Aerosols and the Environment
Did You Know?
As recently as 1997, 7 out of 10 Americans thought spray cans caused ozone depletion, as evidenced by a survey conducted by the Consumer Aerosol Products Council. They didn't realize that aerosol technology has been environmentally safe for over 20 years.
Why do we associate aerosol technology with ozone depletion? Decades ago, before we even knew about the dangers of ozone depletion, we used chemicals known as CFCs in refrigerators, air conditioners, and spray cans. But in the mid-1970s, two scientists discovered that these chemicals could harm our ozone layer, and more recently, CFC's were found to potentially contribute to global warming.
The aerosol industry acted immediately, seeking out and switching to alternative chemical propellants that were environmentally friendly. In fact, by the time the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of CFCs in 1978, most aerosol products in the United States no longer used them.
But still, the public perception that aerosol technology is bad for the Earth has persisted to this day. When the story of the dangerous use of CFCs first broke, it was all over the news. Many people missed the follow-up reports on the aerosol industry's reaction. Aerosol products continue to be stigmatized by CFCs even though they stopped using them long ago.
Many people are surprised to learn that aerosol products are also one of the most environmentally compatible forms of packaging. Aerosol products do not harm the earth's ozone layer, and they do reduce waste through their long product shelf life and minimum spillage. Aerosol products provide important safety benefits by being tamper-resistant and tamper-evident. They require no mixing and are completely recyclable.
Aerosols are safe for the ozone, safe for you and fully recyclable.
As recently as 1997, 7 out of 10 Americans thought spray cans caused ozone depletion, as evidenced by a survey conducted by the Consumer Aerosol Products Council. They didn't realize that aerosol technology has been environmentally safe for over 20 years.
Why do we associate aerosol technology with ozone depletion? Decades ago, before we even knew about the dangers of ozone depletion, we used chemicals known as CFCs in refrigerators, air conditioners, and spray cans. But in the mid-1970s, two scientists discovered that these chemicals could harm our ozone layer, and more recently, CFC's were found to potentially contribute to global warming.
The aerosol industry acted immediately, seeking out and switching to alternative chemical propellants that were environmentally friendly. In fact, by the time the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of CFCs in 1978, most aerosol products in the United States no longer used them.
But still, the public perception that aerosol technology is bad for the Earth has persisted to this day. When the story of the dangerous use of CFCs first broke, it was all over the news. Many people missed the follow-up reports on the aerosol industry's reaction. Aerosol products continue to be stigmatized by CFCs even though they stopped using them long ago.
Many people are surprised to learn that aerosol products are also one of the most environmentally compatible forms of packaging. Aerosol products do not harm the earth's ozone layer, and they do reduce waste through their long product shelf life and minimum spillage. Aerosol products provide important safety benefits by being tamper-resistant and tamper-evident. They require no mixing and are completely recyclable.
Aerosols are safe for the ozone, safe for you and fully recyclable.
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