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Don’t Miss the Toxies- this Sunday, June 24th, 4pm!

Jun 20, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChemical Industry, Children's Health, Energy, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations, Tips

The 3rd Annual Toxies–a satirical red carpet awards ceremony for toxic chemicals and pollutants–is this Sunday! This year will be better than ever, with new categories and chemical nominees, and a brand new celebrity host- D.W. Moffett, from ABC...

OMG! GMO– The Toxies Nominee That Nature Never Intended

Jun 13, 2012Ali Geering-KlineFood, Laws & Regulations, Tips

GMO’s–it’s the chemical 2012 Toxies nominee that nature never intended. She’s the weird unnatural science project lurking in your food. She is resistant to very toxic pesticides so genetically modified food carries higher toxic residues and...

Greenwash of the Month: The High Price of Spring Cleaning

May 31, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Tips

Believe it or not, there are many risks that can come with cleaning your home. Cancer-causing chemicals or fumes from cleaning products are released into the air, affecting indoor air quality, and accidental spills can cause serious skin rashes or burns. Last month,...

Big Pharma, Big Food, Big Trouble

May 30, 2012Charles MargulisEnvironmental Justice, Food, Tips

In Born With a Junk Food Deficiency, Martha Rosenberg takes on many of the outrageous practices of the pharmaceutical and food industries. With scandalous food and drug safety lapses in the news nearly every day, it might seem impossible to expose anything very...

Demand Toxic-Free Baby Products!

May 30, 2012Ali Geering-KlineLaws & Regulations, Tips

What are pounds of toxic flame retardants doing in baby nap mats, breast feeding pillows, crib mattresses and furniture? CEH found toxic chemical flame retardants in these items and has taken legal action to get these harmful chemicals out of ALL baby products! Take...

How to Host a Toxies Viewing Party in Style!

May 24, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, General Insights, Tips

Want to watch the Toxies, but don’t live anywhere near Los Angeles? Don’t worry, you can still get in on the action by hosting a Toxies Viewing Party at home with friends and family! Already, dozens of Toxies fans across the country have signed up to host...

Tomorrow: National Stroller Brigade for Safer Chemicals!

May 21, 2012Ali Geering-KlineLaws & Regulations, Tips

CEH is getting active in D.C.! Tomorrow, CEH and many of our supporters and allies will be marching on the capitol in the National Stroller Brigade for Safer Chemicals! Here at CEH, we’re tired of being exposed to toxic chemicals in the products we buy, the air...

The Toxic Turf Times, Vol. 2

May 21, 2012Aimee DewingChildren's Health, Tips

Thanks for picking up Volume 2 of the compelling story of CEH’s quest to end the threat of lead exposure for anyone who plays on artificial turf. In case you missed Volume 1, Iron Man teamed up with Captain America and Thor to save the Hulk from his aggressive...

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...

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...