According to a new study, toxic chemicals are everywhere—in your home, in a lot of your stuff, and most definitely in your body. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Learn steps to reduce the sources of toxics in your life.
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A Study of Toxic Chemicals Shows They Hide in Plain Sight
Ask Mom Detective: Do Candles Pollute The Air In My Home?
Our Mom Detective breaks down how to burn candles and protect indoor air quality, considering everything from materials to wicks and especially fragrance.
Toxic Vinyl Chloride in Children’s Toys Must be Banned
EPA said they would decide about vinyl chloride this fall. EPA needs to start the process of banning vinyl chloride ASAP-before time runs out.
“A New War on Cancer” Focuses on Prevention, Especially for Children
A new book, “The New War On Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention,” is highly recommended by our reviewer because it focuses on preventing cancer by limiting exposure to certain toxic chemicals.
Cut Plastic Waste in New York
The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act will cut single-use packaging in half, as well as to remove toxic chemicals such as PFAS, benzene, toluene, phthalates, bisphenols, and heavy metals from plastic packaging.
PVC “Worst of the Worst” Plastic Pipes Threaten Health
A new report from Beyond Plastics on the perils of PVC pipes warns against their use for drinking water. The timing is critical; The Biden administration and Congress have provided $15 billion to municipalities that need to replace their lead service lines, old pipes that deliver drinking water to homes, schools, and businesses.
Black Women for Wellness Tackle the Environmental Injustice of Beauty
Many of the beauty products marketed to women of color contain high levels of toxic chemicals that cause cancer and reproductive harm. This interview with Dr. Astrid Williams, a public health expert and the Environmental Justice Manager for Black Women for Wellness discusses the threats Black women face from the beauty industry and what women can do about it.
Ask Mom Detective: Are Polyester and Polypropylene Rugs a Safe Choice for My Family?
Are polyester and polypropylene rugs a safe choice for families? Our Mom Detective weighs in on indoor air pollution, microplastics, and alternatives.
Our Landmark Chemical Law Is Under Attack … Again
House Republicans’ energy package will amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and put our health and the environment at risk by streamlining the approval of substances that might be required to meet important energy needs in the future.
FDA Proposed Limiting Lead in Baby Food. Is It Enough?
“Lead is in almost every baby food we’ve tested, and the action levels that FDA has set will influence almost none of that food.”
Can’t Replace Your Gas Stove? Read This.
No need to panic about replacing your gas stove. There are things we can all do to protect ourselves from gas stove pollution—without the expense.
Help Protect Families From Gas Stove Pollution
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has the authority to regulate from gas stove pollution by implementing commonsense standards for these appliances.