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In an effort to put an end to a summer of bad publicity, the makers of toxic flame retardants recently announced that they have severed ties with the now infamous front group of their own creation, Citizens For Fire Safety.  But even though they’ve abandoned their front group, don’t be fooled! This latest move is […]

By Lindsay Dahl, Deputy Director Like many of you, I’ve spent time watching political speeches at both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. And while this time of year many Americans do everything they can to avoid watching politicians make stump speeches, I find it a good litmus test on what issues politicians think resonate […]

Lindsay Dahl, Deputy Director Many of you have “met” Polly through our online network and some of you had the privledge to meet her when she spoke at our National Stroller Brigade. At Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, we’ve been touched by her family’s story and she reminds us why we need to keep advocating for […]

By CJ Frogozo It’s not what I was expecting to hear when I went to the doctor. Three months ago, I went to urgent care, thinking I would walk out with a Z-pack and a prescription for rest and chicken soup. However, three ultrasounds and a biopsy later, I found out I had thyroid cancer. […]

We’ve got to hand it to the moms. For years, “green” mommas (including celeb Jessica Alba!) have been sharing tips on how to find and buy the safest, cleanest, greenest products for your family. Moms have been some of the biggest proponents of baby bottles and sippy cups that are free from the nasty endocrine […]

It’s Time to Declare Your Child’s Independence From Toxic Chemicals By Safer Chemicals Blogger: Shane D. Shirley-Smith – Orlando, Florida When I was a little girl I never worried about what I put into or on my body.  As a child of the 1970’s I was more concerned with making sure my hair was feathered just right, […]

Did you miss the hearing and vote two weeks ago? Fret not, below is a storyboard of the “best of” tweets and videos from the Senate hearing and vote on the Safe Chemicals Act. You can also watch the archived hearing and vote here.  [View the story “The Safe Chemicals Act Making History” on Storify]

Dearest Bloggers, I’m sitting in my hotel room after my first full day of BlogHer 2012, and I can’t help but be inspired to write you a love letter. Yes, you have caught me in a rare moment of sentimentality, so lets just go with it. Last night I met dozens of bloggers with whom […]

Last week we made history. For the first time in 36 years Congress voted to update our out of date toxic chemical safety laws. From the whole Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families team, we want to thank all of you for helping make this moment happen. The bill passed out of the Senate Environment and Public […]

We worry about the toxicity of our personal care products, pesticides in our food, and leaching of chemicals. However, shouldn’t we be equally worried about the chemicals contained in the building products we install in our homes? Listed below are some chemicals dos and don’ts for common household upgrades. Use No or Low Toxic Paint: […]