Press Clips http://watoxics.org See us in the news! daily 1 2009-09-11T18:14:25Z BPA Baby Bottle Ban Passes WA State Senate http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/bpa-baby-bottle-ban-passes-wa-state-senate The Washington state Senate approved a bill Friday to limit the sale of products made with the chemical BPA. It would apply to baby bottles, sippy cups and other children's food and drink containers. Studies of Bisphenol-A say it increases the risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among other health problems. Chantal Anderson reports. No publisher ivy 2010-02-01T20:42:52Z Press Clip Legislation seeks limited ban on chemical used in plastics http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/legislation-seeks-limited-ban-on-chemical-used-in-plastics Perhaps as early as Friday, the Washington state Senate is expected to vote on whether to fine manufacturers and retailers that make or sell baby bottles, sippy cups, and cans or jars of infant food that contain the chemical bisphenol A because of health concerns for young children. No publisher jschramm 2010-01-29T18:29:33Z Press Clip House OKs bill against BPA http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/house-oks-bill-against-bpa A bill to ban the use of an industrial chemical found in food and beverage containers used by children sailed through the House on Monday on a 95-1 vote. No publisher jschramm 2010-01-26T23:22:29Z Press Clip Protect children from hazardous chemicals http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/protect-children-from-hazardous-chemicals The federal Food and Drug Administration is rethinking its approval of the chemical bisphenol A, known as BPA. The Washington Legislature should pass legislation to phase out use of the chemical in baby bottles, drinking cups and plastic tableware used by children under age 3. No publisher jschramm 2010-01-20T17:33:59Z Press Clip Reversing itself, FDA expresses concerns over health risks from BPA http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/reversing-itself-fda-expresses-concerns-over-health-risks-from-bpa The Food and Drug Administration has reversed its position on the safety of Bisphenol A, a chemical found in plastic bottles, soda cans, food containers and thousands of consumer goods, saying it now has concerns about health risks. No publisher jschramm 2010-01-20T17:54:15Z Press Clip Study Shows Toxins Present at Birth http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/study-shows-toxins-present-at-birth Pregnant women are often extra careful to avoid toxic products, like certain plastics and chemicals in household cleaners. But a new study of West Coast mothers shows those efforts only go so far. Babies are born already exposed to toxins linked to serious health problems. KUOW's Liz Jones reports. No publisher jschramm 2009-11-18T18:47:10Z Press Clip Laundry waste water harming Puget Sound, study says http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/laundry-waste-water-harming-puget-sound-study-says Dirty water from residential washing machines is a significant source of a toxin polluting Puget Sound, according to a study released Tuesday. No publisher jschramm 2009-10-28T23:35:35Z Press Clip Puget Sound: Down the drain? http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/puget-sound-down-the-drain A new study thought to be the first of its kind suggests that we’re all walking dust bunnies whose clothes collect toxic-chemical-laden dust and, what’s worse, pollute: Every time we do a load of laundry, some of those toxins eventually wash into Puget Sound. No publisher jschramm 2009-10-28T23:36:07Z Press Clip Pooch poison: Lead found in dog toys http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/pooch-poison-lead-found-in-dog-toys The toys your dog loves to chew on may be toxic. Results of recent testing conducted by Washington Toxics Coalition show an alarming number of chew toys contain lead and other harsh metals and chemicals like cadmium, mercury, and arsenic. No publisher jschramm 2009-10-28T22:57:27Z Press Clip Unsafe at any sip: Washington babies lose http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/unsafeatanysip Why did Wal-Mart undermine Washington State's proposed ban on bisphenol A in baby bottles? No publisher isagerrosenthal BPA Chemical Industry bisphenol A 2009 Leg Session 2009-09-24T17:19:24Z Press Clip Hospitals Adding Fresh, Organic Food To The Menu http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/latimeshospitals More hospitals in the U.S. are offering organic produce and hormone- and antibiotic-free meats and dairy foods in response to a trend toward healthier eating habits. No publisher isagerrosenthal 2009-10-28T22:19:47Z Press Clip EPA Moves Toward Testing of Potentially Dangerous Pesticides http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/EPApesticidetesting The Environmental Protection Agency will soon order the manufacturers of 67 pesticides to conduct tests to determine if chemical ingredients in their products can affect the hormonal systems of humans and animals. No publisher isagerrosenthal Pesticides Chemical Industry 2009-09-24T17:19:07Z Press Clip State nears ban on baby-bottle chemical http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/state-nears-ban-on-baby-bottle-chemical No publisher jschramm BPA 2009 Leg Session 2009-09-24T17:19:22Z Press Clip How safe are your kids' toys? http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/how-safe-are-your-kids-toys No publisher jschramm 2009-09-24T17:19:15Z Press Clip Washington's toxic flame retardant ban to take effect http://watoxics.org/news/pressroom/press-clips/washingtons-toxic-flame-retardant-ban-to-take-effect No publisher jschramm Chemical Industry Safer Products 2009-09-24T17:19:25Z Press Clip