All kids deserve the best start in life but sometimes the environment throws up hurdles. Exposures to toxic chemicals like flame retardants and phthalates can be one of those hurdles, affecting kids' ability to learn and reach developmental milestones. We must get these chemicals out of our homes to ensure a best start for all.
A Best Start Doesn't Start with Toxic Chemicals | Toxic-Free Future
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Exposure to toxic chemicals, like flame retardants and phthalates, may impair kids’ ability to learn and reach developmental milestones.Governor Jay Inslee spoke at the International Association of Fire Fighters Convention last week. In his remarks, he talked about Washington's commitment to reducing toxic chemical exposures for firefighters. Let's keep it up! Together we can reduce the use of PFAS and toxic flame retardants not just for firefighters, but people and the environment too! Washington State Council of Fire Fighters
Great news! Court says EPA must ban the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos. This is a fantastic victory for children's health! Congratulations and thanks to our friends in Earthjustice's Northwest office here in Seattle for this hard fought victory.
Court Orders E.P.A. to Ban Chlorpyrifos, Pesticide Tied to Children’s Health Problems
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The ruling by a federal appeals court was a major setback for the pesticide industry, which had successfully lobbied the Trump administration to reject a ban."It’s insane for us to be finding asbestos in kids’ products, whether it’s technically legal or not, and parents shouldn’t have to worry about this in 2018.” Yep! We agree! The Washington State Department of Ecology has an entire database of kids' products that contain chemicals of concern for children's health. Yet we still allow these products on store shelves. Crazy!
Asbestos in a Crayon, Benzene in a Marker: A School Supply Study’s Toxic Results
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A public interest group tested 27 back-to-school products and found dangerous chemicals in four of them.The American Academy of Pediatrics is warning parents about toxic chemicals that get into food. A warning is helpful, but we need ACTION from policymakers and food companies to prevent these chemicals from getting into our food in the first place!
Pediatricians Sound Alarm Over Hidden Chemicals in Food | Toxic-Free Future
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Pediatricians are warning parents about hidden chemicals in food that can affect kids' health. It's not a crazy notion that our food should be safe to eat.
