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Flaming Mad About Chemical Industry Lies

May 14, 2012Judy LevinChildren's Health, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations

CEH staff members have been consistently working on the problems surrounding flame retardants for the past 5 years. We have uncovered and exposed many of the lies and deceptions that the chemical industry has perpetuated, but never in my wildest dreams, could I have...

Homemade Beauty Products for Mother’s Day

May 10, 2012Maggie YoungChildren's Health, Tips

This Mother’s Day, instead of giving dear mom any number of gifts that may contain harmful toxic chemicals, such as flowers sprayed with pesticides, a fashionable brightly colored purse that is laced with lead, or even a singing card from Hallmark, celebrate your love...

Lessons from New Jersey: Mary Brune’s mom

May 8, 2012Mary BruneChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Personal Stories

Crossposted from Safer States blog I grew up at the Jersey shore, on a tiny barrier island called Ocean City. My father was a fireman; my mom a waitress, then later a factory worker for Lenox China, and later still for Wheaton Plastics. I was six years old when my...

The Oscars, the Grammys, the Razzies…but what about The Toxies? Host Your Own Toxies Viewing Party!l

May 2, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, General Insights, Tips

We’re gearing up for the 3rd Annual Toxies right now—the awards that bring toxic chemicals to life, with a Hollywood spin! If you live in Los Angeles, you can RSVP here to meet face-to-face with the most notorious #Toxies in town June 24th at LA’s Historic Silent...

The Toxic Turf Times, Vol. 1

Apr 25, 2012Aimee DewingChildren's Health, Tips

I’ve never been much of an athlete. When I view home videos from my childhood, I am dismayed to see that I spent more time “coaching” my little league soccer teammates as to where an opponent kicked the ball (as if they couldn’t see for themselves) than running after...

The Toxies Are Back!

Apr 19, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health

On June 24th, the baddest toxic chemicals and pollutants in the industry will be walking the red carpet of shame in Los Angeles for The Toxies. This year will mark the 3rd Annual Toxies–a satirical red carpet awards ceremony showcasing toxic chemicals and...

Stand Up to Support the Safe Chemicals Act!

Apr 12, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

The mounting evidence can’t be denied: toxic chemicals we’re exposed to everyday can significantly increase the risk of developing a myriad of health problems including infertility, learning and developmental disabilities, and even cancer. Congress has an...

Eco-Tips for National Public Health Week: CEH’s Greatest Hits

Apr 6, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Food, Tips

It’s National Public Health Week, an occasion that brings many CEH issues to the forefront of national attention. Safer products, food, air and water mean better national public health. You’ve seen public health issues in the news recently—from the ‘pinkslime’ in...

Would A Coke By Any Other Color Taste As Sweet?

Mar 20, 2012Caroline CoxChildren's Health, Food, Legal Action

I haven’t had a Coke in years. My parents kept a soda-free kitchen, so as a young child I didn’t know what Coke tasted like. Once at a birthday when I was nine or ten I was handed a paper cup full of Coke. I took a sip (expecting it to be a treat that I...

What Are Cleaning Product Manufacturers Trying to Hide?

Mar 19, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChemical Industry, Children's Health, General Insights, Laws & Regulations

Spring is upon us, and with it spring cleaning. As people across the country begin to break out their mops and buckets, they shouldn’t have to worry about what’s in their cleaning products. Today, New Yorkers—including CEH’s own Eastern States Director Ansje...