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They Don't Play Fair
Today we asked the Department of Ecology to take immediate action to classify chlorinated Tris (TDCPP) as a chemical of concern for children. Please add your name to the petition telling the Department of Ecology now is the time to add TDCPP (chlorinated Tris) to the list of chemicals of concern for children.
This Is Unacceptable
Here in Washington state, we’re lucky to have some of the strongest laws that protect families from harmful chemicals. Although we’ve still got a ways to go, our state is considered a national leader on these issues. But we need real reform at the federal level too, so all families can live in a toxic-free environment.
We're Almost There!
It’s been a whirlwind week. After our bill the Toxic-Free Kids Act (SSB 6120) was gutted in the Senate Ways and Means, it was voted on the Senate Floor, and then sped its way through the House Environment Committee and the Government Oversight and Appropriations committee, where it was strengthened!
We Got The Eye Of The Tiger
The chemical industry threw us a couple hard punches last week when they successfully weakened our bill in the Senate with an amendment that removed the most important parts of the bill. Now, children won’t be protected from cancer-causing Chlorinated Tris (TDCPP) flame retardants and companies aren’t required to look for safer alternatives. We’ve got the “eye of the tiger” and are back on our feet, ready to fight for safer products for our kids. But we need your help!
Help! The Chemical Industry Is Winning!
We’re shocked. Sad. And angry. Last night, the Toxic-Free Kids Act was voted out of committee, but with an amendment written by the chemical industry that removed the most important parts of the bill. Now, children won’t be protected from these cancer-causing Tris flame retardants and other toxic chemicals in toys, baby blankets, and other items, unless the Senate votes to strengthen the bill by next Tuesday.
