Urvashi Rangan leads and directs the Consumer Safety and Sustainability Group for Consumer Reports. She is responsible for managing risk analysis, policy assessments, label evaluations and consumer advice for tests, reports, and related advocacy work. Urvashi joined Consumers Union in 1999 and developed the ratings system, database, and website, Eco-labels.org for evaluating environmental and food labels. In 2005, she managed the launch of GreenerChoices.org, which covers green aspects over a wide range of products and services. Urvashi serves as a primary, national spokesperson for Consumer Reports in the areas of sustainable production/consumption practices, food safety and product safety issues related to chemical and contaminant hazards.
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About TEDx, x = independently organized event:
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.*
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