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There is no room at the table for toxic chemicals this Thanksgiving. Have a healthier turkey (or tofurkey) day with these quick tips!
Healthy Choices
Low-cost ways to go toxic-free
Most people agree that eliminating toxic chemicals from the home is a healthy choice. Yet, one of the most common things I hear from friends (including my husband) is that going toxic-free is too expensive, especially these days when household budgets are tight. But a toxic-free lifestyle doesn’t have to be one that only a few can enjoy. There are many ways to protect our families from toxic chemicals without breaking the bank.
Nobody knows these easy, cheap tips better than Toxic-Free Future’s own staff and board. So we asked our coworkers and board members about their favorite low-cost tips to eliminate harmful chemicals in the home.
Research
Additional Testing (2019)
A new laboratory investigation commissioned by our groups has identified the likely presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in some store-brand products and food serviceware obtained at Albertsons and one of its subsidiaries, Safeway.
Food packaging made from certain plastics and other synthetic materials is contaminating what we eat. Harmful chemicals like PFAS, phthalates, and bisphenols can leach from packaging into our food—polluting our bodies with hormone disruptors and other toxic substances linked to [...]
The Problem
Plastics are everywhere—from grocery bags to vinyl flooring—and with their convenience comes serious harm. Many plastic products contain toxic chemicals like phthalates and flame retardants, which can impact our health and safety. As plastic use skyrockets, so do the [...]
What is the Safer Products for Washington Act?
The Safer Products for Washington Act is the nation’s strongest law regulating toxic chemicals in products—a major source of contamination in our homes, food, waterways, and bodies. Washington state passed this precedent-setting legislation [...]
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Erika Schreder
Erika Schreder led Toxic-Free Future’s scientific research program from 1997-2024, developing strategic investigations to advance the organization’s goals.
OLYMPIA, WA—On Monday, the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) released its final report, as part of its Safer Products for Washington law, formalizing its plan to undertake the most significant restriction of toxic chemicals in products ever by a state. Ecology intends to ban four classes of harmful chemicals in 10 product categories.
Bill Restricts PFAS “Forever Chemicals” and other Toxics Used in Cosmetics