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For CBS “EcoAds”, Seeing Isn’t Believing

Apr 15, 2011Charles MargulisGeneral Insights, Legal Action

If you’re one of the few Americans who doesn’t fast forward through TV commercials, you may have seen something new on certain ads running on CBS programs. These “EcoAds,” a project created by the EcoMedia division of CBS, are commercials that feature a green leaf...

Take Action Against CBS National Greenwashing Ad Campaign!

Apr 13, 2011Ali Geering-KlineLegal Action

Right now, CBS is offering to slap a green logo display on any ad, regardless of the advertiser’s environmental record or whether (or not) the product advertised has any environmental benefit. Take Action to stop this corporate greenwashing program now! Urge...

Sham “Organic” Shampoo – Dubious Labels on Personal Care Products

Mar 8, 2011Charles MargulisChildren's Health, Legal Action, Tips

The tremendous growth of the organic market has unfortunately fostered the growth of some fishy organic claims. In the organic food sector, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has strict standards, and organic certifiers are generally good about validating...

Safer Bounce Houses on the Horizon

Feb 24, 2011Charles MargulisChildren's Health, Legal Action

In the news last week was this item: a bounce house caught a gust of wind, and took off, carrying two kids, one of whom was injured when the bounce house landed on a neighbors’ roof. We can’t stop the wind, but bounce house makers can eliminate risks to children from...

Styles for Less? More like Styles with Lead!

Feb 23, 2011Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Legal Action

Yes, once again, the Center for Environmental Health has discovered another retailer selling lead-tainted jewelry . Styles for Less, a “junior and misses retail store”, markets to young “tween” and teenage girls, who are particularly at risk from lead exposures, as...

Greenwash of the Month: Earth Footwear

Feb 8, 2011Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Legal Action, Tips

Let’s talk about shoes. Waltham, Massachusetts-based Earth, Inc. claims its Earth shoes are “good for the planet” and aggressively advertises the environmental benefits of their “vegan” shoes (with a “designed in the USA” American flag label right next to the plain...

The Latest Lead-Tainted Disney Product: Reusable Bags

Jan 12, 2011Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Legal Action, Tips

Hold on to your groceries folks—there’s a new lead-tainted Disney product discovered by the Center for Environmental Health: Disney “Cars” and “Toy Story” reusable plastic bags from Safeway. An independent lab tested the bags and found more than 15 times the federal...

FAQ: Working to End Lead Threats to Children

Oct 14, 2010Charles MargulisChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Legal Action

Update: After thinking it over for a day, WalMart decides to pull products nationwide. Yesterday, CEH announced our findings of high lead levels in children’s products from Target and WalMart. After nearly fifteen years of eliminating health hazards to children and...

Eco-Tip: Reducing Your Exposure to Lead from Artificial Turf

Sep 15, 2010Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Legal Action, Tips

We’ve worked hard over the last couple of years, in collaboration with the California Attorney General, to make sure that lead threats are removed from artificial turf—especially in places where children play. Five major turf companies have made legal commitments to...

CEH in Action: Making Bounce Houses Safe

Aug 16, 2010Charles MargulisChildren's Health, Legal Action

Watch CEH in action: Learn about how lead threats in Bounce Houses and how YOU can protect your kids!