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Our Press Releases & Statements

Two children sitting at the table with plates of food, drinking glasses of water.
Press Statement
EPA to roll back drinking water protections
May 14, 2025
Press Statement
Two years after Ohio train derailment, Vice President JD Vance visits East Palestine, OH
February 3, 2025
Press Statement
Congress passes military spending bill that includes requirement to use Safer Choice-certified cleaning products
December 18, 2024
Press Statement
U.S. EPA finalizes rule to ban cancer-causing trichloroethylene
December 9, 2024
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New report exposes retailers’ failure to protect consumers from toxic chemicals and plastics
November 14, 2024
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Un nuevo informe revela que los minoristas no protegen a los consumidores de las sustancias químicas y los plásticos tóxicos
November 14, 2024
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First-ever study finds cancer-causing chemicals in black plastic food-contact items sold in the U.S.
October 1, 2024
Kids wearing yellow rainjackets made out of vinyl, carrying a blue umbrella.
Press Release
EPA proposes designating vinyl chloride as a high-priority chemical 40 years after it was declared cancerous
July 24, 2024
Press Statement
EPA’s published comment summary finds a majority support for expanding Safer Choice program to include personal care products
July 1, 2024
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NTSB to finalize major federal report on tragic Ohio train derailment disaster that burned cancer-causing chemical, vinyl chloride
June 25, 2024
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Washington state finalizes regulatory actions on PFAS “forever chemicals”
May 31, 2024
Two industrial barrels of methylene chloride
Press Statement
EPA finalizes ban on most uses of methylene chloride
April 30, 2024
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Our recent victories

REI opts-out of PFAS!
WA Adopts the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act!
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Featured in major news outlets

WA could ban use of cancer-causing chemicals in makeup, hair care
January 24, 2023
Pressure growing to remove PFAS from fast food wrappers
June 1, 2022
Toxic chemical ‘Hall of Shame’ calls out major retailers for failing to ...
June 14, 2021
Potentially Hazardous Chemicals Are Found in Fast-Food Packaging, a New Report Finds
August 6, 2020
Production of forever chemicals emits potent greenhouse gases, analysis finds
September 16, 2021
Seattle study of breast milk from 50 women finds chemical used in ...
July 19, 2021
Stain- and water-resistant products plagued by PFAS: study
January 26, 2022
The End Is Nearer for ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Food Wrappers
August 7, 2020
How a nonprofit is working with retail giants like Whole Foods to ...
August 17, 2021
Water- and stain-resistant products contain toxic plastics, study says. Here’s what to ...
January 26, 2022
Listen to experts and tackle the toxic chemical crisis contributing to chronic ...
May 28, 2020
‘Concerning’ levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in US mothers’ breast milk, study says
May 13, 2021
A group of Seattle moms had their breast milk tested, and all ...
July 19, 2021
Alabama PFAS manufacturing plant creates the climate pollution of 125,000 cars
September 16, 2021
Fast food from these chains is ‘packaged in pollution,’ report finds
August 10, 2020
Fast-food wrappers at McDonald’s, Burger King may harbor toxic chemicals
August 6, 2020
Good news: Fast food packaging is full of toxic chemicals
August 7, 2020
Nearly 75 percent of water-resistant products found to have PFAS, study says
January 27, 2022
Nearly 75% of water-resistant products contain toxic PFAS, study finds
January 26, 2022
New Washington state bill is the “fastest timeline in the nation” for ...
April 7, 2022
Seattle study finds toxic chemicals in mothers’ breast milk
May 25, 2021
Starbucks will eliminate all PFAS in its packaging
April 1, 2022
Study finds alarming levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in US mothers’ breast milk
May 13, 2021
Study Finds High Levels of Toxic Chemicals in Mothers’ Breast Milk
May 25, 2021
The Dangerous Chemical Reportedly Found In McDonald’s Food Wrappers
August 13, 2020
These Fast-Food Chains Are Using Toxic Food Wrappers, New Report Finds
August 6, 2020
Toxic chemicals may be in fast food wrappers and take-out containers, report ...
August 6, 2020
Toxic Chemicals May Be Used In Packaging For Big Macs And Whoppers, ...
August 7, 2020
Toxic-Free Future’s Fight to end “Forever Chemicals”
September 16, 2021
Retailers have made progress on phasing out harmful chemicals, nonprofits say
January 17, 2025
New report puts Trader Joe’s, McDonald’s in ‘toxic hall of shame’
November 15, 2024
Toxic chemical ‘Hall of Shame’ calls out retailers in time for holiday ...
November 15, 2024
Dozens of brands come with a side of dangerous plastics, report finds
November 14, 2024
McDonald’s, Chipotle, and Subway all receive ‘failing grades’ in scathing new report ...
November 14, 2024
See which 17 brands made ‘Toxic Hall of Shame’ for using ‘dangerous’ ...
November 14, 2024
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
October 30, 2024
Black Kitchen Utensils May Be Exposing You to Harmful Chemicals, New Study ...
October 15, 2024
Black Plastic Items Can Have Cancer-Causing BFRs, New Study Warns
October 9, 2024
Have black plastic in your home? It could expose you to toxic ...
October 5, 2024
Cancerous flame retardants in black plastic, study says
October 3, 2024
Black Plastic Cookware and Takeout Containers May Contain Toxic Chemicals
October 3, 2024
Your Black Plastic Kitchen Items May Contain Toxic Chemicals, Experts Warn
October 2, 2024
How the color of your kitchen utensils could raise the risk of ...
October 2, 2024
Study Finds Banned Flame Retardants in Black Plastic Kitchen Utensils, Food Containers, ...
October 1, 2024
Black-colored plastic used for kitchen utensils and toys linked to banned toxic ...
October 1, 2024
EPA bans consumer use of a toxic chemical widely used as a ...
April 30, 2024
New limits on ‘forever chemicals’ are great. We can do more
April 17, 2024
As WA tackles PFAS pollution, some worry about ‘piecemeal’ approach
March 25, 2024
Vinyl Chloride Industry Keeps Expanding Despite East Palestine Disaster
February 3, 2024
Cancer-causing toxins from East Palestine, Ohio train derailment traced to Houston Ship ...
February 3, 2024
Chemical from East Palestine disaster passes millions by train every day
February 2, 2024
New report warns of toxic ‘bomb train’ risk
January 29, 2024
Millions of Americans face risk of a toxic ‘bomb train’
January 29, 2024
Millions live near US railways shipping the toxic chemical that contaminated East ...
January 22, 2024
Washington Law Attempts to Fill the Void in Federal Regulation of Hazardous ...
January 1, 2024
U.S. Breast Milk Contaminated by 25 Kinds of Flame Retardant Chemicals, Research ...
July 25, 2023
Harmful chemicals found in local moms’ breast milk, study finds
July 24, 2023
Researchers warn after 25 types of toxic flame retardant found in human ...
July 22, 2023
Toxic chemicals from flame retardant found in Puget Sound area moms’ breast ...
July 21, 2023
‘Disturbing’: 25 types of toxic flame retardant found in US breast milk
July 20, 2023
Unregulated toxic chemical found in breast milk for the first time
July 18, 2023
The ugly side of beauty: Chemicals in cosmetics threaten college-age women’s reproductive ...
June 7, 2023
A chemical paint stripper killed their kids. Inside their heroic fight to ...
May 16, 2023
Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics: Washington State Passes Strict Ban
May 12, 2023
‘Toxic trail of pollution’: states step up to curb the use of ...
May 2, 2023
Toxic vinyl chloride is a widespread environmental injustice
April 30, 2023
Texas to New Jersey: Tracking the Toxic Chemicals in the Ohio Train ...
April 17, 2023
EPA proposes first standards to make drinking water safer from ‘forever chemicals’
March 15, 2023
EPA proposes first standards to make drinking water safer from ‘forever chemicals’
March 14, 2023
U.S. proposes limits for cancer-causing chemicals in drinking water
March 14, 2023
States Seek Crackdown on Toxic Ingredients in Cosmetics to Close Gaps in ...
February 23, 2023
REI will ban ‘forever chemicals’ from clothes and cookware in 2024
February 23, 2023
REI announces plan to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from its products by 2026
February 22, 2023
Lead or formaldehyde in your makeup? WA lawmakers want to eliminate them
February 22, 2023
Washington state looks to ban toxic chemicals in makeup, hair products
February 22, 2023
Sea-Tac’s legacy of PFAS chemicals: ‘foam showers,’ sick firefighters and contaminated water
February 12, 2023
Inside the Race to Get Forever Chemicals Out of Raincoats
February 2, 2023
This WA study might make you think twice about your makeup choices
January 26, 2023
WA House Bill aims to outlaw toxins in cosmetics
January 24, 2023
New state study fuels renewed efforts to ban toxic chemicals from cosmetics ...
January 13, 2023
Bill in legislature would ban toxins commonly found in cosmetics
January 12, 2023
‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere. The battle over who pays to clean them ...
September 13, 2022
Gillibrand bill would further restrict PFAS-laden firefighting foam
April 29, 2022
Gillibrand, Kildee to introduce bill to protect firefighters from toxic ‘forever chemicals’
April 19, 2022
Fast-food wrappers at McDonald’s, Burger King may harbor toxic chemicals
August 7, 2020
Lowe’s bans paint strippers after protest campaign
May 30, 2018
Deaths linked to a common paint stripper chemical go back decades, so ...
March 29, 2018

Our Priorities

Congress: ban toxic food packaging!
Healthy Communities
Healthy Housing
EPA: Protect Safer Choice
WA: Ban Toxic PFAS!
EPA: Ban these dangerous chemicals!
Ban PVC and vinyl chloride!
Home Depot: ban PVC!