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We work to protect health and environment from toxic chemicals.

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Results

We win stronger protections from toxic chemicals.

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Key Issues

Recent Victories

Learn about our recent victories, spanning state laws to federal policy 

PFAS Chemicals

TFF has been leading the nation in establishing protections from harmful nonstick chemicals 

Toxic Flame Retardants

Harmful flame retardants are used in the name of fire safety even when safer alternatives are available 

Lead

Despite its long history in harming human health, more protections from lead are needed 

Phthalates

Phthalates are plasticizers and fragrance carriers that are known for hormone disrupting effects 

Other Chemicals of Concern

Learn about other chemicals of concern that TFF works on here 

Latest News

How do Washington Retailers Rank When it Comes to Toxic Chemicals on Store Shelves?

March 31, 2021
By Jen Dickman, Senior Program Associate at Safer Chemicals Healthy Families Seattle is known for innovation, big ideas, and bold solutions. The use of harmful chemicals in products that cause pollution of our homes, communities, drinking water, and wildlife is one problem some Seattle-area retailers are tackling head on, while others are lagging behind. 

New study finds nearly 70% of companies surveyed have improved toxic chemical safety programs

March 30, 2021
Rite Aid and Target commit to screening beauty products marketed to women of color for toxic chemicals More than 65,000 stores worldwide pledge to eliminate or reduce toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in food packaging 

Why is getting pregnant so difficult these days? An interview with Dr. Shanna Swan on her new book

Dr. Shanna Swan
March 3, 2021
Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race, by Shanna H. Swan, Ph.D., peels back the curtain on a hidden danger all around us: toxic chemicals that are wreaking havoc on our reproductive health. 

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Toxic-Free Future

2 days ago

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Because of your consumer demand, retailers are taking unprecedented action to protect customers from toxic chemicals!But a dozen companies graded in this year's Mind The Store retailer report card, like Burger King and Starbucks, still earned Fs. Will you send a message to the members of the 2021 Toxic Hall of Shame?Go to: actionnetwork.org/letters/2021-retailer-report-card ... See MoreSee Less

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The 5th annual #MindTheStore report card ranks 50 top retailers’ actions to keep toxic chemicals and plastics out of products and packaging. Apple, Target, Whole Foods Market, SEPHORA, Walmart & IKEA got As. 12 companies got Fs. Learn more & take action: retailerreportcard.com ... See MoreSee Less

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The annual #MindTheStore report card is out! Which retailers are getting #PFAS #ForeverChemicals out of food packaging? Chipotle Mexican Grill Panera Bread Taco Bell McDonald's & Amazon.com lead! It’s time for Burger King to join them! #NationalTeflonDay #TeflonDay retailerreportcard.com/executive-summary/ ... See MoreSee Less

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@SaferChemicals: Because of your demand, retailers are taking unprecedented action to protect customers from toxic chemicals! But 12 companies graded in this year's #MindTheStore retailer report card like @Starbucks and @BurgerKing still earned Fs. Send them a message: https://t.co/NMf5mLV50I https://t.co/UHSeOuPW8A

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The 5th annual #MindTheStore report card ranks 50 top retailers’ actions to keep toxic chemicals & plastics out of products & packaging. @Apple, @Target, @WholeFoods, @Sephora, @Walmart, @IKEAUSA got As. 12 companies got Fs. Learn more & take action: https://t.co/HuJEgCjykZ https://t.co/BWTqj0eMzP

- 2 days ago

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The HEAL Act is an important piece of legislation that Toxic-Free Future supports. @invw looks at how Washington legislators are tackling environmental racism: https://t.co/mx8hP2T7yg https://t.co/BPSJXwzJIa

- 7 days ago

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@grist Thanks for covering this important environmental justice issue!

- 9 days ago

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Which retailers are getting #PFAS #ForeverChemicals out of food packaging? @ChipotleTweets @panerabread @tacobell @McDonalds @amazon lead! It’s time for @BurgerKing to join them! #TeflonDay #NationalTeflonDay #MindTheStore https://t.co/Sew6uGjRpM https://t.co/XIQaS82162

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As we kick off Global Asbestos Awareness Week, we're here to remind you that #asbestos is one of the most studied and dangerous toxic substances in the world, and yet it still has not been banned in the U.S. The EPA must take action now! #2021GAAW https://t.co/CB7XfHSQ6I https://t.co/RkuFUy8onj

- 14 days ago

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Did Washington retailers @amazon @REI @Costco @Starbucks and @Nordstrom make the grade or fail the class when it comes to toxic chemicals in their products and packaging? #MindTheStore https://t.co/KknlobFQ3Q https://t.co/sVjdh5CtS8

- 15 days ago

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How did grocery stores perform in the #MindTheStore retailer report card? @sobeys @Publix @7eleven and @CoucheTardQc earn Fs while @kroger improved its score and @WholeFoods earns an A! Read more from @pgrocer: https://t.co/1jBRMi5vKh https://t.co/Iemojn1Dd3

- 15 days ago

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A quarter of the retailers analyzed by the new #MindTheStore report card lack any public policy to address toxic chemicals, earning F grades. Failing companies include @Starbucks @BurgerKing & @Nordstrom Tell the 12 retailers that failed to take action: https://t.co/7ZUukZeO0L https://t.co/fgDDV6zFGY

- 16 days ago

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"We're not going anywhere, and the consumers that are demanding safer and more sustainable products, they're not going away either." - @Mike_Schade, #MindTheStore Campaign Director Great coverage at @CNN today! https://t.co/0uSNECpLWk https://t.co/tgg7xzvJkW

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