Our science director Erika Schreder is interviewed for this story! "If you're concerned about the potential impact of PFAS exposure, Schreder says your best bet is pressuring lawmakers. 'Because these chemicals are available in so many kinds of products, the best thing you can do is ask your local and state lawmakers to ban these products,' she explains."
We're proud to be leading the country in tackling PFAS chemicals. Thanks to everyone who helped us ban PFAS from food packaging in Washington State!
People Are Trying To Get These Chemicals Banned From Takeout Containers — Here's Why
In 2019, it's easy to order food straight from an app on your phone and have it delivered in minutes. But when you order takeout, you might be eating out of food containers that are made up of a whole...Our nationally recognized science director takes on the toughest challenges and always calls it like it is. Whether it's summiting Mt. Rainier or taking on the billion-dollar chemical giants like Chemours (formerly DuPont), Erika is decisive, brave and doesn’t hold back. Please consider supporting Erika and Toxic-Free Future’s research by donating today!
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Our nationally recognized science director takes on the toughest challenges and always calls it like it is. Whether it's summiting Mt. Rainier or taking on the billion-dollar chemical giants like Chem...We're excited to be working with Seattle King County Public Health, Horn of Africa Services, Somali Health Board, Being Empowered Thru Supported Transition, and Living Well Kent Collaborative to end lead poisoning in kids. It's great to see free lead tests being offered! See our website for more information about lead: toxicfreefuture.org/science/chemicals-of-concern/lead/
King County health officials offering free lead tests for kids
Seattle and King County Public Health want more families to have their kids tested for lead. “We really want to identify kids who have elevated blood-lead levels,” said Amy Shumann, who manages th..."Washington’s state legislature passed Senate Bill 5135 in April 2019, called the 'Pollution Prevention for Our Future Act' ...Washington’s law goes a step farther than Prop 65 because it gives agencies the authority to ban chemicals in addition to requiring disclosure."
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Why Are We Still Talking About California Prop 65?
For readers who have been following us, you have likely seen our posts tracking California’s consumer right to know law, Prop 65, along with its new amendments and significanCommunities across the country are struggling with PFAS contaminated drinking water, yet President Trump has threatened to veto a bill to curb this pollution. The health and safety of families and service members should come first! Please join us in taking action to keep the NDAA strong!
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Congress is in agreement: we don’t need to choose between safe drinking water and fighting fires! Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have voted to phase out the military’s use of fir...
