State Leaders Descend on Walgreens with One Message: Mind the Store!
April 27, 2014
When you go to Walgreens to buy everyday items — shower curtains, hand soap, toothpaste, school supplies — you shouldn't have to worry about toxic chemicals. With this message in mind, consumers around the country came together to return these toxic products to Walgreens, along with a message: get tough on toxic chemicals!
State Experts Warn: Proposed “Chemicals in Commerce Act” Would Wipe Out Public Health Progress
February 28, 2014
The Chemicals in Commerce Act may look like progress — but we're not fooled. It's a vehicle for more secrets, more safety data loopholes, and faster introduction of untested chemicals—all disguised as “reform” of a badly outdated 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act.
At Least 33 States to Consider Toxics Policies in 2014
January 28, 2014
This year, at least 33 states—more than half the nation—will step up as defenders of public health. They will take the toxic bull by the horns and consider policies addressing the untested and toxic chemicals in everyday products.
The Market is Moving!
October 16, 2013
Target joins the list of retailers listening to state policy and addressing toxic chemicals.
Walmart Jewelry Found To Contain High Levels of Lead
October 03, 2013
When you buy your kid a sparkly new necklace, you should only have to worry about whether they'll like the style. But it turns out you need to be worried about something else—toxic metals.
We are disappointed to learn today that a new investigation uncovered nearly 25% of Walmart jewelry tested contained high levels of lead. As we all know, this isn't safe. Lead is a toxin that adversely affects brain development in children and affects the nervous system. It's one of the worst-of-the-worst chemicals: it builds up in humans and the environment, it does great harm, and it stays around for a very long time.
States Victorious On Chemicals Despite Massive Chemical Industry Opposition
September 26, 2013
Advocating for safer chemicals in the states can be a tough fight. Often states are up against big money, opponents who don't play fair, and messy politics. But we are still winning. In fact, policies that protect communities from toxic chemicals have been enacted in over 34 states. And those wins have led to protections well beyond the borders of those states.
Wal-Mart Responds to Consumer Demand
September 18, 2013
Walmart announces their new chemical policy — which includes phasing out 10 toxic chemicals from its products, from personal care products to household cleaners.
Changing the System to Protect Our Health: Prioritizing, Disclosing and Phasing out Toxic Chemicals
August 25, 2013
When policymakers want to get harmful chemicals out of everyday, household products, they often face a choice: They can attack the chemicals one by one with specific bans. But they can also choose take a more comprehensive approach with programs that identify chemicals of high concern, require disclosure of chemicals in products, and find safer alternatives to harmful chemicals.
Flame Retardant Debates Heat Up in the States
February 21, 2013
As state legislatures start their 2013 legislation session, a major focus is the use of toxic flame retardant chemicals in products we use in our homes. Over the last few years, these chemicals have received increased scrutiny from health advocates, the fire safety community, and policymakers. The time to take action on these chemicals has hopefully arrived.
Your Children's Health Isn't the Toy Industry Association's Top Priority
November 13, 2012
Behind seemingly friendly, brightly-colored face of the toy industry's trade association lies a more nefarious goal: laser-focused dedication to the bottom line of the companies it represents, at the cost of the health of children.
