http://watoxics.org daily 1 2010-01-22T17:22:03Z http://watoxics.org/events/finding-food-sensitivities-with-seattle-naturopath-dr.-deborah-epstein All proceeds benefiting Washington Toxics Coalition. Do you suspect that you may have a "food allergy?" Do you have symptoms after eating certain foods, or symptoms after eating that you haven't been able to track to a certain food? Come meet Dr. Epstein and find out more! No publisher jschramm 2010-03-09T18:58:58Z Event http://watoxics.org/take-action/congratulations-washington-1 It was hard work standing up to the chemical industry and demanding safer baby bottles, food containers and sports bottles made without bisphenol A (BPA.) But, we did it! The Safe Baby Bottle Act is FINALLY on its way to the governor’s desk to be signed into law! No publisher anna 2010-03-11T16:57:52Z News Item http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-releases/washington-state-senate-concurs-with-house-bpa-ban-38-9 The Washington State Senate today overwhelmingly concurred with the House on the Safe Baby Bottle Act (SSB 6248), a bill to eliminate the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from baby bottles, sippy cups, and other children’s dishware, as well as from sports bottles. The vote was 38-9. Governor Gregoire is expected to sign the bill. No publisher ivy 2010-03-08T20:44:14Z Press Release http://watoxics.org/blog/update-wa-state-senate-sends-bpa-ban-to-governor It's official! The Safe Baby Bottle Act is on its way to the Governor after the Washington State Senate overwhelmingly concurred with the House today on a vote of 38-9. The Governor is expected to sign the bill. No publisher ivy BPA 2010-03-08T20:55:44Z News Item http://watoxics.org/blog/copy_of_from-the-field-polluted-waterways-getting-you-down We have the opportunity to do something big for Puget Sound, and other polluted waterways around the state - right now. It’s called the Working for Clean Water bill (HB 3181/SB 6851.) This bill provides much needed funding for storm water infrastructure projects around the state, and green collar jobs implementing those projects, by making polluters pay for the mess they are making. No publisher anna 2010-03-10T23:33:02Z News Item http://watoxics.org/blog/is-your-stain-resistant-carpet-clogging-your-arteries We all know it’s hard enough to make sure we eat right and exercise to stay healthy. But what if you did all that . . . and still had high cholesterol? The latest research suggests that something besides bum genes may be making that happen. No publisher erika Safer Chemicals 2010-03-16T18:45:01Z News Item http://watoxics.org/blog/governor-signs-bill-to-ban-bpa-in-childrens-dishware-and-sports-bottles We're tickled pink! That's because Governor Gregoire signed the Safe Baby Bottle Act today in Olympia! No publisher ivy Safe Baby Bottle Act bisphenol A 2010-03-19T21:26:03Z News Item http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/study-low-pesticide-levels-found-near-salmon Low pesticide concentrations, generally below levels that violate state or federal water quality standards, have been detected in five Washington watersheds where salmon are found, according to a new study. No publisher ivy 2010-03-19T18:08:59Z Press Clip http://watoxics.org/blog/rub-a-dub-dub-be-safe-at-meals-and-in-the-tub Did you know that place mats, bibs, and bath toys can contain lead and other harmful chemicals? Never fear! Follow these simple tips to keep your family safe and healthy. No publisher ivy Safer Products 2010-03-12T15:04:25Z News Item http://watoxics.org/healthy-families/growing-up-green-1/rub-a-dub-dub-be-safe-at-meals-and-in-the-tub It's dinnertime... your toddler just smeared pasta sauce onto the wood table, and then used his shirt as a napkin. Now it's definitely time for a bath! Before you get the tub water running, do you know if your mealtime and bathtime accessories are safe for your kids? No publisher jschramm 2010-03-10T18:37:36Z News Item http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-releases/governor-signs-bill-to-ban-bpa-in-childrens-dishware-and-sports-bottles Governor Gregoire signed the Safe Baby Bottle Act into law. The new legislation reinforces the state’s status as a national leader in protecting children’s health from toxic chemicals. Washington is now only the second state to ban bisphenol A (BPA) in sports bottles and the fifth to take action on the chemical in children’s dishware. No publisher ivy BPA 2010-03-18T22:15:16Z Press Release