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Top 5 Ways to Have a Toxic-Free Easter

Apr 16, 2014Jennifer VargasChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Laws & Regulations, Legal Action, Tips

Spring is blooming and Easter is right around the corner! As we relax and enjoy the company of family and friends, it is important to remember to steer clear of the synthetic, holiday-themed products that can contain harmful chemicals. By making conscious and educated...

CEH Partners with Sungevity

Apr 2, 2014Ali Geering-KlineUncategorized

As you probably already know, CEH supports clean, renewable energy that doesn’t threaten families’ health. While processes like fracking use dangerous chemicals that pollute the air and drinking water of communities near drilling sites, solar energy is clean and...

Opening Week’s True Lead-Off Man

Apr 1, 2014Aimee DewingChemical Industry, Children's Health, General Insights, Legal Action, Personal Stories

New Year’s Day (observed) was yesterday, and America’s past time is back. Normally, Major League Baseball awards are announced at the end of the season, way off in October/November. But the Center for Environmental Health will grant its first annual “Best Lead-Off...

Fracking and Health: State of the Science

Mar 7, 2014Ali Geering-KlineUncategorized

This week, ProPublica reported on a number of recent studies showing the health impacts on communities near fracking developments. The investigators there looked at fracking health studies back in 2011, and now noted that some new information is showing increasing...

Meet the New Chemical Safety Rules (Same as the Old Rules)

Mar 7, 2014Ali Geering-KlineUncategorized

The Washington Post today reported on the decades-old federal government rules on the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products, including shampoo and many children’s personal care products. The rules were adopted in 1938 but have not been...

Movies for Change: The Oscars of Environmental Health

Feb 28, 2014Michael GreenGeneral Insights

The Oscars are nearly here, and everyone is asking, “Who will win best director,” “Will Sandra Bullock win again,” and “What was up with the ending of Her?” We have another question: where are the Oscar-nominated environmental health movies of 2013? Last year’s crop...

Supporter Spotlight: Jean Hansen

Feb 26, 2014Ali Geering-KlineFlame Retardants, General Insights, Laws & Regulations, Personal Stories

Jean Hansen is the Sustainable Interiors Manager for the global architecture firm, HDR Architecture. She’s been a great supporter of CEH for many years, both as an employee sponsor of the HDR grant application and also as a partner with CEH on safer furniture...

Flame Retardant-Free Furniture? These Companies Are Moving Toward Safer Products

Feb 11, 2014Ali Geering-KlineChemical Industry, Children's Health, Flame Retardants

In January, we shared the news about the Center for Environmental Health’s landmark legal agreements that aim to end the use of harmful flame retardant chemicals in foam furniture and children’s products from Playtex, West Elm, and other leading companies....

Save the Date: CEH Event on May 8, 2014!

Jan 23, 2014Ali Geering-KlineGeneral Insights

Mark your calendars…CEH is having a spring event! May 8, 2014 Bently Reserve San Francisco, CA More details to follow…

Dumb Ways To Lie

Dec 23, 2013Charles MargulisLegal Action

We recently announced that three major mall stores continue to sell lead-tainted purses, belts and shoes, even years after they agreed to stop. Many of you sent emails to the stores to demand change. If you emailed the companies, you may have received a response from...