Moms Are in Washington to Tell EPA to Ban Vinyl Chloride
Moms Clean Air Force and our partners went to EPA Headquarters in Washington, to call on the agency to ban the toxic chemical vinyl chloride, and spread word about the dangers of vinyl chloride to human health.
Almeta E. Cooper, Remarks at Press Conference Calling on EPA to Ban Vinyl Chloride, July 27, 2023
By: Almeta E. Cooper, National Manager for Health Equity, Moms Clean Air Force Date: July 27, 2023 Event: East Palestine Residents, Environmentalists, Policy Experts, Call on EPA to Ban Vinyl Chloride Good morning. My name is Almeta Cooper. I am the National …
Keep Vinyl Chloride Out of Communities
EPA has the authority to ban vinyl chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act. PVC plastic is used in all kinds of household items, from flooring to shower curtains to pipes to window frames. But there are safer alternatives to this plastic available, and it’s beyond time that EPA protect us.
Vinyl Chloride 101
Vinyl chloride is the building block of PVC plastic. It is transported as a liquid under high pressure. Exposure to vinyl chloride can cause cancer and other worrisome health impacts.
“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.
Residents, Environmental Groups Rally Against Shell Petrochemical Plant’s Pollution In Beaver County
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.
East Palestine Disaster Shows How Philanthropy Can Halt Chemical Accidents in Their Tracks
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.