Our work in Washington state to ban nonstick #PFAS chemicals in food packaging and firefighting foam was featured in the New York Times yesterday. "[T]he state has shown a way out of the endless contamination cycle for the rest of us, who keep hoping for the best and getting the worst." Thank you to all who are helping in this fight! We're winning! Washington State Council of Fire Fighters
Opinion | States Are Doing What Scott Pruitt Won’t
nytimes.com
The federal government may ignore the environment, but we can’t afford to.Wait, what?! Scientists find that wood sealants used on kitchen cabinets are emitting toxic PCBs. Yes, PCBs, the chemicals that were banned over 40 years ago. Scientists suspect they are byproducts of the sealants. One more reason we need to take a closer look at toxic chemicals before they are allowed on the market!
Finished kitchen cabinets are emitting toxic PCBs
ehn.org
First-of-its-kind study finds finished cabinetry is a major source of PCBs inside people's homes; scientists suspect wood sealants are the culpritPlease join us and our friends at Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families and tell Lowe's to stop selling paint strippers that contain deadly chemicals. TAKE ACTION: actionnetwork.org/forms/call-lowes-tell-them-to-stop-selling-deadly-paint-strippers
Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families
No family should lose a loved one to deadly chemicals! For more information and to get talking points for calling Lowe's, go to actionnetwork.org/forms/call-lowes-tell-them-to-stop-selling-deadly-paint-strippers?source=facebook
Thank you Tilth Alliance for supporting and helping in the campaign to ban toxic nonstick #PFAS chemicals in food packaging! Their new blog explains why the issue is important to farmers and gardeners. HINT: food packaging is composted.
Our spring fundraising drive is underway! Victories like the two new bans on toxic nonstick PFAS chemicals in food packaging and firefighting foam are only possible with support from people like you. Please give today and join Toxic-Free Future in creating a healthier world! Donate at www.toxicfreefuture.org/donate
