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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...

Safe Toys Shouldn’t Be a Holiday Miracle

Dec 8, 2014Ansje MillerChildren's Health

Children love Curious George. Looking at this Curious George doll, you can just imagine a little kid playing with him, hugging him tightly, even kissing his face. So it would be shocking to learn that the face of this Curious George doll, bought and tested by CEH in...

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....

Deadline TODAY: Protect Children and Families from BPA!

Apr 9, 2013Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Food, Laws & Regulations, Tips

It’s past time for California to require labels on products with BPA. We have just until 5pm on Wednesday April 10th to take action! Join actress and mom Amy Brenneman in calling for BPA labeling!

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...

Is Toxic the New Black?

Dec 12, 2012Maggie YoungChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations, Legal Action, Tips

The fashion industry seems to think that toxic is the shade of the season, with new evidence of toxic clothes to match toxic purses and toxic jewelry. Greenpeace has recently released a report that uncovers the use of a cocktail of toxic chemicals in clothing by 20...

Flame Retardant Chemicals in Furniture are Hard to Avoid

Nov 29, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChemical Industry, Children's Health, Flame Retardants, Laws & Regulations

“Toxic flame retardant chemicals pervade the nation’s households, especially in California, and little can be done to keep them out of our bodies, two new studies show.” -SF Gate, November 2012 This week, a spate of excellent media came out, covering...

If You Can’t Say It, Don’t Put It On Your Nails!

Jul 31, 2012Caroline CoxChildren's Health, Tips

Phthalates (say “thal-lates”) are a family of chemicals used in a wide variety of products, including food packaging, cosmetics, nail polish, perfume, and flooring. An elite team of health professionals from a trio of high-powered research institutions (Harvard, the...

Victory + Next Steps: The Safe Chemicals Act Passes Committee

Jul 25, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Environmental Justice, Laws & Regulations

For the first time in over 30 years, Congress voted to update our outdated chemical safety laws. In response to the growing number of parents, cancer survivors, doctors, nurses and concerned citizens who have become increasingly aware of the dangers of the toxic...

Tell Congress: Pass the Safe Chemicals Act!

Jul 24, 2012Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Laws & Regulations

We’re watching…. Will you send a message to your Senators letting them know you’ll be watching? For the first time ever there will be a vote in committee on the Safe Chemicals Act and we need you to encourage your Senators to support this bill. Take...