http://watoxics.org daily 1 2009-07-30T19:28:31Z http://watoxics.org/healthy-living/healthy-families/growing-up-green/theres-more-to-your-floor If you have kids in the house, you know there’s more to your floor than just a pretty surface to walk on—it’s a primary play space for kids. Certain types of flooring can put children at risk for toxic exposures, so when it’s time to remodel, choosing a flooring material that won’t jeopardize indoor air quality and is easily cleaned is important to maintaining a healthy home. Here are some selection tips to help you shop. No publisher lmikesell Growing Up Green 2012-05-16T20:25:01Z News Item http://watoxics.org/toxicswatch/chemical-industry-tactics-hit-new-lows On Saturday, while sitting at my computer waiting to take my son to baseball practice, I was stunned to read that the main “expert” who opposed our Toxic-Free Kids Act had actually fabricated stories about burn victims in testimony to elected officials in other states—and been caught in the act by the Chicago Tribune. I am used to seeing the powerful chemical industry spend millions of dollars to protect widespread use of their chemical products, but the use of outright deceit marks a new low in their practices. No publisher Laurie Valeriano Chemical Industry Toxic Tris 2012 Legislative Session, Toxic-Free Kids Act Safer Products Parents and Kids Safer Chemicals 2012-05-09T21:42:24Z News Item http://watoxics.org/toxicswatch/watering-your-organic-garden-with-lead Ah, springtime! After a long dreary winter, it’s nice to get outside in the sun and start working in the garden. But did you know the hose you use to water that organic lettuce might be spouting lead and BPA as well? New testing of gardening tools by Healthystuff.org has revealed some alarming data.
 No publisher lmikesell 2012-05-03T20:14:36Z News Item http://watoxics.org/toxicswatch/top-10-tips-for-healthy-food Current research shows it’s more important than ever to choose foods wisely for your family to reduce exposure to chemicals found in food processing, pesticides, and industrial pollutants that end up in the food chain. Follow these tips for dishing up healthy, delicious food at your table. No publisher lmikesell BPA Environmental health Parents and Kids Organic 2012-05-16T23:37:44Z News Item http://watoxics.org/toxicswatch/givebig-on-may-2nd GiveBIG is coming up on May 2! Our goal is to raise $10,000 to protect health and the environment from toxic chemicals. Can we count on your support for our community’s biggest giving day of the year? No publisher anna 2012-04-26T16:22:25Z News Item http://watoxics.org/events/toxic-free-kids-act-campaign-party Please join the Washington Toxics Coalition board and staff as we toast the Toxic-Free Kids Act and celebrate our partners, volunteers and donors who made it possible. No publisher jschramm 2012-04-23T05:05:29Z Event http://watoxics.org/healthy-living/healthy-families/growing-up-green/avoiding-chemical-cuisine Parents in a hurry might be tempted to rely on the convenience of processed food: pre-sliced and pre-packaged, ready to quickly toss into little hands for eating on the go. We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat,” and current research shows it’s more important than ever to choose foods wisely for your family. Scientists believe the single largest source of exposure to the hormone disruptors phthalates and bisphenol A is diet, likely by contamination through industrial food processing and packaging. No publisher lmikesell Growing Up Green Parents and Kids 2012-04-25T16:45:26Z News Item http://watoxics.org/toxicswatch/a-note-from-the-field-we-had-fun-on-the-toxic-free-kids-campaign It was such a bittersweet end to the 2012 legislative (regular and special) session - we were so close to passing the Toxic-Free Kids Act!! Even though it didn’t pass, what we’ve accomplished this year is nothing to shrug at. We went the distance in protecting kids from chlorinated Tris – taking on the well-funded industry lobby, nasty efforts by a front group, and even an intense snow storm! No publisher jill Toxic Flame Retardants 2012 Legislative Session, Toxic-Free Kids Act Activists 2012-04-17T21:25:29Z News Item http://watoxics.org/toxicswatch/the-toxic-free-kids-act-fails-to-clear-final-hurdle After a long and hard-fought campaign, we're sad to report that the Toxic-Free Kids Act failed to pass the Washington State Legislature in the waning hours of special session this week. Unfortunately, now kids are left to sit and lay on toxic flame retardants for another year. No publisher lmikesell 2012 Legislative Session, Toxic-Free Kids Act 2012-04-12T21:34:03Z News Item http://watoxics.org/toxicswatch/bpa-2013-you2019re-going-to-be-eating-it-awhile-longer The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just served consumers a heaping helping of bisphenol A (BPA) by refusing to ban the hormone-disrupting chemical in food cans and other food packaging. No publisher ivy 2012-04-03T18:16:42Z News Item http://watoxics.org/toxicswatch/what-weve-learned-about-my-breast-friend We have received several inquiries about the My Brest Friend nursing pillow, which we found in our testing to contain two flame retardants, TDCPP and TCPP. We are confident that our results are accurate. No publisher lmikesell 2012-03-28T07:40:00Z News Item http://watoxics.org/toxicswatch/top-10-tips-for-safer-cleaning Now that spring is finally here, it’s time to scrub winter’s dust out of our homes and enjoy the flowers! But did you know that some ingredients in common cleaners are linked to allergies, asthma, and other long-term effects like reproductive harm and cancer? Get your house safely clean this spring by following these tips to make sure you use the safest cleaning products for both you and the environment. No publisher lmikesell Environmental health Parents and Kids Waterways Toxic-Free Tips 2012-03-21T22:22:14Z News Item http://watoxics.org/toxicswatch/toxic-trinkets What kid doesn’t want something fun and shiny, like a big ring or a rhinestone-studded tiara? Kids (and grownups!) love sparkly things, but you might want to think twice before buying those bargain earrings or play necklaces for your kids or yourself. No publisher ivy Environmental health Heavy Metals Parents and Kids Safer Products 2012-03-20T19:17:52Z News Item http://watoxics.org/healthy-living/healthy-families/growing-up-green/the-dirt-on-common-cleaning-myths New parents get advice on all sorts of topics, including cleaning: Use disinfecting wipes on every surface your baby touches and she’ll never get sick! Your kid’s hands aren’t washed clean until the soap smell proves it! In the media and at the store we’re deluged with messages on the best way for busy moms and dads to clean homes so that our kids are safe and healthy. Unfortunately some of these messages are misleading and end up selling us cleaning products with chemical ingredients that may do more harm than good. No publisher lmikesell Environmental health Growing Up Green Safer Products 2012-03-14T22:32:08Z News Item http://watoxics.org/toxicswatch/going-into-overtime Despite the incredible support of thousands of parents, organizations, firefighters, healthcare professionals, and concerned citizens, the legislature failed to pass the Toxic-Free Kids Act during this year’s regular session. But we're not throwing in the towel just yet! The legislature is coming back and going into overtime with a 30-day special session starting today. No publisher lmikesell TDCPP 2012 Legislative Session, Toxic-Free Kids Act Parents and Kids Policy Makers Toxic Toys 2012-03-22T20:29:52Z News Item