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Don't Be A Toxic Grinch!This holiday season we’re making a list and checking it twice to find out who’s naughty and who’s keeping our children and future generations safe from harmful chemicals. The Toxic-Free Kids Act will be introduced in January, but we need to get the word out now. Why? Because we don’t want cancer-causing flame retardants in our children’s products and we need companies to stop replacing one toxic chemical with another in products made for kids.
Organizations Endorsing the Toxic-Free Kids ActThe following organizations are supporting the Toxic-Free Kids Act of 2012 28 States To Consider Toxic Chemicals Legislation In 2012The past couple years have seen unprecedented changes in the toxic chemicals landscape across the United States. In the past nine years, over 80 chemical safety laws have been passed with an overwhelming margin of bi-partisan support in statehouses across the country. UPDATE: Toxic-Free Kids Act Moves ForwardNeither snow, nor ice, nor wind, nor rain, could keep supporters of the Toxic-Free Kids Act from Olympia and the State Capitol last week. And it's a good thing because it was quite a week in Olympia for the legisaltion. 2012 Environmental Lobby DayThis year, join WTC, 25 of the state’s leading environmental groups, and hundreds of citizen advocates to push for the passage of the Environmental Priorities Coalition’s 2012 legislative package. We need you to be in Olympia to use your power of persuasion as you meet face-to-face with all three of your state legislators. Hidden Hazards In The NurseryOver the last few years, toxic Tris flame retardants have become more prevalent in foam products after many states banned another group of toxic flame retardants known as PBDEs. Manufacturers switched to toxic Tris flame retardants despite their effect on public health. Our new study, Hidden Hazards In The Nursery, collected and tested popular baby products, including nursing pillows and car seats, for these dangerous chemicals. Our research found the vast majority contain these toxic flame retardants linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and other health effects. Hidden Hazard In Your Nursery?Parents have a lot to worry about these days; everything from healthy food choices to a good education. However, there are some things parents should not have to think about, namely the safety of kids’ products. Unfortunately, parents need to be aware that there are real health dangers hiding in some of the products on the market. A new report, Hidden Hazards in the Nursery, has found toxic Tris flame retardants in many popular baby products, including nursing pillows and car seats. Doulas Join The Fight For Toxic-Free PregnanciesThe list of Dos and Don’ts given to a pregnant woman is nearly endless: don’t drink alcohol, avoid unpasteurized cheeses, go to prenatal yoga classes, get more sleep, take a daily prenatal vitamin, strengthen your pelvic floor, skip coffee, find the perfect birth location and medical provider... We Freak Out So You Don't Have ToAre you feeling a little stressed? The craziness of the holidays can be enough to stress anyone out. Add concerns about cancer-causing chemicals in nursing pillows to the mix and I could understand how that could push anyone over the edge. Everyone, especially parents, has a million things to consider when they think about the health of their families. Packing a healthy lunch, making time for kids, and getting kids to soccer practice will always be on a parent’s to do list—but worrying about about cancer-causing chemicals in car seats or baby blankets shouldn’t be. With your help, we can make it a thing of the past. Tips To Avoid Toxic TrisAs you’ve probably seen in many of our recent posts, toxic Tris flame retardants are bad news. Exposure to Tris has been linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and nervous system harm. By being mindful with certain purchases, you can try to limit your family’s exposure to these dangerous chemicals and reduce your toxic body burden. Puget Sound Needs TSCA!Looking out over Puget Sound’s shimmering waters, it’s hard to imagine the toxic soup it has become and the urgency needed to clean it up. But the facts tell otherwise: Puget Sound’s survival is threatened by chemicals used in the products in our homes. To save the Sound, we must act quickly and boldly to pass a new bill being considered in Congress, called the Safe Chemicals Act. Document Actions |
