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Our #MindTheStore campaign is keeping the pressure on, and it's working. "It’s clear the race is on to see which retailer will be the leader in bringing safer products into the hands of consumers and drive toxic chemicals out of global supply chains. At a time when more and more consumers are clamoring for safer products, it’s clear retailers are listening." bit.ly/3jxtQJM Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families
Retailers taking action on toxics: Target & CVS make progress, Walmart slides backward
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In brief: Target and CVS Health made progress on phasing out toxic chemicals in their products, while Walmart’s chemical footprint grew by millions of pounds. Top highlights include: Target will pha...PROTECT OUR FIREFIGHTERS: Cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters. That's why we demanded more transparency about the use of toxic #PFAS in their gear. Several large makers of turnout gear reported use of PFAS to the Washington Department of Ecology - read more and then comment below if you agree Ecology should make our firefighters a priority and find safer flame retardant alternatives.
Washington needs to tackle toxic PFAS in firefighting gear | Toxic-Free Future
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With fires raging all along the west coast this season, the importance of firefighters’ work has never been more clear. But beyond the obvious dangers are the toxic hazards they face at work. For ma...NEW BLOG POST: Cleaning and disinfecting is a #COVID necessity these days. But many popular disinfectant products pack a pretty toxic punch. A new study found higher levels of a toxic known as quaternary ammonium compounds - or "quats" - in nearly 75% of households that are cleaning more often. The good news? Keeping your home safe and healthy from #COVID doesn't require toxic disinfectants. Soap and water can usually do the trick with some occasional help from products based on hydrogen peroxide or alcohol. bit.ly/33NAS6v
Why we need companies to make toxic-free cleaners | Toxic-Free Future
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 began in the United States this spring, many families have increased their use of disinfectants for routine cleaning at home. And, according to new research by Indiana U...Stay safe from unhealthy air by staying indoors as much as possible. Many thanks to the men and women battling these fires - we appreciate all you do. #WaWILDFIRE
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Air-quality conditions in most of Western Washington have improved since Tuesday, when air quality from Seattle and Bellevue to Tacoma and Chehalis was classified as “unhealthy” due to the wildfir...
