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For International Women's Day, we're shining the spotlight on a trailblazing female scientist whose research helps explore the complex relationships between toxic chemicals used in everyday products and human health damage.

Target’s new safer chemicals policy and goals set a new high bar for retailers and will help drive a race to the top.

“Oh no, not Costco!” That’s what tens of thousands of consumers are saying about the company’s failure to announce a public policy to reduce toxic chemicals in products sold in their stores. As a result, it’s time for us to take this campaign to the next level to convince Costco to “mind the store” and […]

We’d like to say thanks to one of our greatest volunteer assets. After serving her full 4-year term, Julie Gonzales-Corbin will be transitioning off the Board of Directors for Toxic-Free Future. Julie’s leadership on the board, service on multiple committees, tireless work as an ambassador for TFF across the Pacific Northwest, and positive attitude have […]

Lead can be found in paint, water, soil, dust, and other materials.  Exposure to lead can cause lifelong effects in children, including brain damage and developmental delays.  The good news is that we can help prevent lead poisoning with early detection of lead in homes.  

This year, a great group of public health advocates and chemical industry lobbyists were thanked for spending our Valentine’s Day talking about chemicals with the EPA staff.

Popcorn is one of the healthiest foods to eat. It’s low-fat (if you skip the butter) and it has lots of fiber. But new testing shows that depending on how it’s prepared, a healthy bowl of popcorn could come with an extra flavoring of toxic perfluorinated chemicals.

Under the newly reformed Toxics Substance Control Act (TSCA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed limits on the use of two common chemicals in paint strippers. Your voice can help make sure the final regulations are strong.

Today I’m a mix of emotions. The news out of DC is scary. I’m very concerned about the Trump Administration and what it means for our health and environment. But I’m also resolved to fight even harder to protect our health in Washington state. I know that Toxic-Free Future’s work to pass stronger toxics policies […]

Congress voted to pass a package of legislation that authorizes $170 million to respond to the Flint water crisis, with additional resources to address the national problem of lead exposure.