Public Policy Issues Procter & Gamble's business is influenced by numerous policies, laws, and regulations regarding the safety and sustainability of our products and operations. We want to work cooperatively with government and other stakeholders to develop policies that help ensure consumer products are safe. At the same time we want to enable companies like P&G to innovate and provide products that improve the lives of consumers.   Chemicals Safety and Management Policies Household consumer products use chemical innovations to improve people's lives through better hygiene, nutrition, health, and a personal sense of well-being. There are many important aspects of how new and existing chemicals management laws are designed regarding the safety of consumer products. These include the role of risk assessment, risk management, precaution, and risk communications, as well as how policies and laws are implemented. Read More about Chemicals Policies   Sustainability Policies Sustainable development, or sustainability, integrates economic progress, social development and environmental concerns, with the objective of ensuring a better quality of life for future generations. It is becoming an increasingly important public policy issue, and also a significant business opportunity for P&G. Read More about Sustainability Policies   Solid Waste Policies After use, some of Procter & Gamble's products (like baby diapers), and all of our packaging, become part of household solid waste. Ensuring the compatibility of these products and packages with common methods of waste management (waste reduction, recycling, incineration, and landfilling) is part of our responsibility. Sound government policies regarding waste management are also very important. Read More about Solid Waste Policies