flame retardants Archives - Center for Environmental Health

University of California takes a major step to protect the health of students and staff

Aug 13, 2020Judy LevinFlame Retardants, School Products

A week ago, the entire University of California (UC) system became the first public university system in the nation to sign CEH’s Purchaser Pledge for healthier furniture. These standards restrict the use of five key toxic chemical classes (flame retardants, fluorinated stain treatments…

Another Trump Nominee with Close Ties to Industry

Nov 13, 2017Ansje MillerChemical Industry, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations

The day after the Consumer Product Safety Commission made a historic move to restrict on an entire class of toxic flame retardant chemicals, Trump nominated a Commissioner who threatens to roll back that landmark decision. Dana Baiocco has built her legal career on...

Car Seats’ Hidden Hazard

Dec 13, 2016Isa GaillardFlame Retardants

Environmental Justice Fellow, Center for Environmental Health In the summer of 2017, my sister will give birth to her first child. She will be the first of our five siblings to become a parent. My excitement to become an uncle grows daily; I know that when the baby is...

Tips for an Eco-friendly Summer

Jun 25, 2014Theresa ZhangTips

It’s summertime, and we’ve compiled some eco-tips for you to stay healthy and happy this summer. 1. Harness the Power of the Sun: Take advantage of the bright, hot sun and harvest its energy! Solar is the way to go these days, what with processes like...

The Last of the Killer Couches

Nov 22, 2013Judy LevinChemical Industry, Children's Health, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations

I have hated my couch ever since I found out that it contained a cancer-causing flame retardant chemical. I have longed to get rid of it, but I felt stuck because virtually all furniture also has toxic and/or untested flame retardant chemicals. But now I see light at...

Watch CEH in HBO’s “Toxic Hot Seat” on November 25, 9pm!

Nov 13, 2013Aimee DewingChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations

Toxic Hot Seat, an HBO film by James Redford and Kirby Walker, tells the story of the ineffective and toxic chemical flame retardants that lurk in everything from our furniture to our children’s nap mats. CEH’s work and Executive Director Michael Green are...

Urge Your Senator to Co-Sponsor the Safe Chemicals Act 2013!

Apr 18, 2013Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Tips

From lead in toys to BPA in food cans to flame retardants in furniture, families should no longer be exposed to harmful chemicals, without our knowledge or consent. The Safe Chemicals Act 2013 would protect families across the country from these toxic exposures....

Michael Green Talks Flame Retardants on “On the Green Front”

Mar 26, 2013Chelsea BurroughsChildren's Health, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations, Legal Action

CEH Executive Director Michael Green was recently a guest on the radio talk show “On the Green Front” hosted by eco-pioneer Betsy Rosenberg. In the interview, Michael discusses the “toxic shell game”–in which the chemical industry conducts unplanned science...

Firefighters and Flame-Retardant Chemicals

Mar 25, 2013Michael GreenEnvironmental Justice, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations

Crossposted from Huffington Post Tony Stefani is an American hero. Not just because of his 28 years of service as a captain with the San Francisco Fire Department. Not just because he’s a cancer survivor who started a non-profit to prevent cancer among...

Moving to Safety First, for Our Children’s Health

Mar 1, 2013Michael GreenChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Flame Retardants, General Insights, Laws & Regulations, Legal Action

Crossposted from Huffington Post When is a flame retardant not a flame retardant? When it is no more effective in retarding flames than, well, nothing. Since fire safety experts and government studies say that chemical flame retardants as they are used in many...