Moms Clean Air Force spoke with Judith Helfand, a Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, about her documentary Blue Vinyl. It’s hard to believe this film first came out in 2002 as it remains a seminal story about plastic and environmental health.
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Making the Invisible Visible: Blue Vinyl Filmmaker Judith Helfand on Storytelling and Advocacy
Moms Discuss Reducing Plastic and Safer Cleaning Products in the SheKnows Sustainability Issue
If you have a question about reducing plastic or, say, swapping toxic cleaners for kid-safe options, chances are someone at Moms has a detailed answer. We recently shared answers to these questions in SheKnows’ sustainability issue.
Ask Mom Detective: How Do I Find a Safe Couch?
Mom Detective shares tips for avoiding flame retardants and other toxic chemicals when buying a new couch or upgrading an old one.
Ask Mom Detective: What Are the Safest Pots and Pans?
Chemicals, metals, and elements leaching from the surfaces we cook on daily can and do get into our food. Read Mom Detective’s tips for finding the safest pots and pans for your family.
What EPA Did for Clean Air in 2023
This was a big year for EPA clean air protections—and for Moms fighting to get the strongest possible rules across the finish line.
5 Most Popular Healthy Air Resources of 2023
No matter the year, caregivers turn to Moms for up-to-date research on clean air issues. Find out which of our fact sheets were most valuable to members in 2023.
Moms Applaud EPA’s First Step Toward Vinyl Chloride Ban: Moms Make News
Read the latest news from Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in Florida, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Washington, DC.
EPA Takes First Step Toward Banning Cancer-Causing Vinyl Chloride
EPA has announced it is starting a long-awaited process to review vinyl chloride for regulatory action. This is an important first step toward protecting our families from this dangerous petrochemical.
Ask Mom Detective: What Are the Safest Options for a Child’s Mattress?
Want to find the healthiest mattress for your child? Moms Detective demystifies mattress materials and gives quick tips on shopping for the best option.
Ask Mom Detective: Are Dishwasher Pods OK for the Environment?
Just in time for the holiday season, an update on dishwasher pods from Mom Detective. Find out how you can protect the environment and cut plastic waste as you clean up after family meals.
A Study of Toxic Chemicals Shows They Hide in Plain Sight
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.
Misti Allison Inspires Moms Across the Nation to “Find a Way”
A Moms volunteer from East Palestine, Ohio, is determined to ensure that a chemical disaster like the one that struck her town in February never happens again. That’s why she decided to run for mayor.