Toxic-Free Future protects public health and the environment by eliminating toxic pollution. Using groundbreaking research, top-notch advocacy, in-depth grassroots organizing, and high-quality consumer information, we work to create a healthier and just world for the next generation. For media inquiries, please contact Laurie Valeriano at 206-632-1545 ext 114 or via email at press@toxicfreefuture.org
Press releases
- Washington state proposes groundbreaking restrictions on toxic chemicals
November 19, 2021 - Bipartisan bill to ban PFAS chemicals in food containers introduced in Congress today
November 18, 2021 - The Environmental Protection Agency Announces Limited PFAS roadmap
October 18, 2021 - Gore-Tex manufacturer announces availability of new PFAS-free membrane, but still uses “forever chemicals” to make its outdoor apparel and gear
September 30, 2021 - New investigation reveals U.S. chemical manufacturing facility released a potent climate pollutant equivalent to 1 billion pounds of carbon dioxide in one year
September 16, 2021
Press release archive
TFF makes news
- Federal study lays out risk levels for firefighting-foam chemicals in drinking water (Seattle Times)
- Washington state to test drinking water for PFAS contamination linked to firefighting foam (Seattle Times)
- Video: Seattle-based childcare study spotlights concerns about flame retardants in nap mats (KOMO News)
- Opinion: States Are Doing What Scott Pruitt Won’t (New York Times)
- Video: Wash. is first state to outlaw sale of fire-fighting foams (KIRO-TV)
- The environmental wins and losses in Olympia this year (Crosscut)
- Wash. Environmental Coalition Says Progress Made, Despite Failure Of Key Climate Policies (KNKX)
- Washington State Lawmakers Move To Cut Off Chemicals Linked To Cancer, Thyroid And Liver Problems (Here & Now)
- Legislature passes bill to ban toxic chemicals in food packaging in Washington State (KHQ)
- Washington Could Be The 1st State To Ban Toxic Firefighting Foams (Oregon Public Broadcasting)
- Washington May Restrict Chemicals Found in Food Wrappers, Fire-Fighting Foam (KUOW)
- State Senate votes to largely prohibit sale of firefighting foam linked to water pollution in Washington (Seattle Times)
- What’s on your burger wrapper? In your drinking water? Will legislators ban cancer-promoting chemicals? (InvestigateWest)
- Health advocates urge state to ban widely-used non-stick chemicals in food packaging (KOMO)
- Two bills aim to phase out chemicals like those that contaminated water near Fairchild (The Inlander)
- Washington could ban cancer-causing chemicals used to fight fires (Spokesman-Review)
- Washington Lawmakers Propose Banning Controversial Class Of Chemicals (KUOW)
- Washington state Legislature takes up bills to restrict chemicals used in firefighting foam, packaging (Seattle Times)
- Environmental Concerns Top of Mind as Lawmakers Reconvene in Olympia (KNKX)
- Military Airstrips Are Poisoning People’s Wells (Oregon Public Broadcasting)
- Airway Heights Water Safe to Drink Again After Contamination (US News & World Report)
- Washington Activists Push Stain-Resistant Compound on Concern List (BNA Bloomberg)
- Getting Flame Retardants Out of the Food Supply
- Study: Dramatic Rise in Flame Retardant Levels in Kids and Adults
- Washington Lawmaker Wants Chemicals Stripped From Fastfood Wrappers (KOMO TV)
- Washington Report Shows Chemicals of High Concern in Kids’ Toys (KEPR TV)
- Environmental Groups Criticize Revisions To Federal Toxics Control Act
- Weak Laws and Weaker Governance Keep Toxic Chemicals On The Market
- Washington Bans Toxic Flame Retardants – And They’re Not The Only Ones!
- State Law Bans Flame Retardants, Puts Heat On Companies That Make Baby Products
- State Legislature Expands Flame Retardant Ban To Protect Kids
- Bill To Ban Toxic Flame Retardant Could Fizzle For Fifth Time
- Next Generation Flame Retardants Under Scrutiny In Olympia
- As Washington State Decides On Stronger Toxics Law, Residents Are Breathing Flame Retardants
News about issues we care about
- Washington State Legislature Advances Bills to Ban Harmful Nonstick Chemicals in Food Packaging, Firefighting Foam
- Flame Retardant Exposure Poses A Significant Health Risk To Women
- Gov. Inslee Directs Health Officials To Step Up Focus On Lead Risks
- New Teflon Toxin Causes Cancer In Lab Animals
- Issaquah Makes Million Dollar Decision To Clean Well Water
- Kids’ Jewelry Sold At J.C. Penney, Dillard’s, Tested Off the Charts For Toxic Metals
- Consumer Reporter’s Shocking Discovery: Daughter, Car Seat Test Positive For Cancer-Causing Chemical
- Meet The Rented White Coats Who Defend Toxic Chemicals
- Firefighters Gain Allies In Drive To Ban Toxic Chemicals In Furniture