Recent news articles on how the environmental movement has changed our way of life has brought to mind how our regulatory future is likely to unfold. 
 
Critics’ concerns valid
 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving to rely on voluntary programs to reduce pollution from known sources rather than on the rigorous scientific analysis necessary to sustain a formal regulation. We, as well as the environmental community and the public, are buying into this movement. In fact, LaundryESP could be considered a leader in the effort to avoid regulation in favor of self-policing. And ...