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The Precautionary Principle
The precautionary principle employs "guilty until proven innocent" methodology, and suggests that we should avoid using questionable chemicals and materials until we know they're safe.
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Originally published August 30, 2010 Reviewed March 11, 2024 Permalink Citation
Wilson, A. (2024, March 11). The Precautionary Principle. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/explainer/precautionary-principle