Blog

By Simone Sinogles, Development Coordinator Indigenous Environmental Network Bemidji, Minnesota Like millions of other Americans, I am very concerned about how toxic chemicals in ordinary products are affecting my community’s health, and believe it’s time for Congress to do something about it. Unlike most Americans, the community I’m writing about today includes an environmental justice […]

State chemical safety laws passed in the last eight years will be documented in a new report: "Healthy States: Protecting Families from Toxic Chemicals While Congress Lags Behind."

By Andy IgrejasDirector, Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families coalition Now that the election results are finally in and we know that Republicans have taken over the House, it’s easy to assume that the largely Democratic-lead efforts in Congress to reform our nation’s failing chemicals policy are doomed. I am happy to report that they’re not. Understanding […]

First-ever consensus statement documenting health hazards from flame retardants, experts from Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families available to comment on policy implications

Recent polling conducted by the Mellman Group in key electoral swing districts found overwhelming public support for reforming our out-of-date system for managing chemicals.

Are you in a toxic relationship but don’t know how to end it? We can help. We’ve put together a step-by-step instruction guide for posting your photo or video — and starting your recovery. If you have any suggestions or questions, please submit a comment below and let us know! Upload a photo to the […]

By Susie Frank Writer for the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families campaign You are not alone. Take comfort (and discomfort) in the fact that you share this problem with the vast majority of Americans. I’m not talking about your passive aggressive sister-in-law, or the charming so-and-so who swept you off your feet and then left town […]

By Bobbi Chase Wilding, Organizer at Clean New York. Can I tell you my secret? I have toxic products in my home. As an environmental health advocate for more than a decade, I know more than the average mom about where toxic chemicals might lurk and what kinds of impacts they could have on my […]

By Dr. Vanessa Cullins Vice President for Medical Affairs Planned Parenthood Federation of America “Going Green” means more than recycling your bottles and riding your bike to work. Here at Planned Parenthood, we understand that our environment and our bodies are inextricably connected. When our environments are polluted, so are our bodies. When we wash […]

By Lindsay Dahl Deputy Campaign Director Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families It was just a year ago that I moved to Washington D.C. to work for the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families coalition. Before moving to our nation’s capitol, I thought I had a good sense of just how deeply divided and partisan this city is. I […]