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Liz Hitchcock / April 19, 2021

New study: More workers than consumers die from methylene chloride; EPA should ban these paint strippers in the workplace

Today’s publication of a peer-reviewed study—Fatalities from methylene chloride exposure in the United States, 1980-2018: A comprehensive case series and policy implications—adds to the strong case for EPA to fully ban the use of paint strippers containing methylene chloride from use in the United States.

Sujatha Bergen, Jen Dickman, and Mike Schade / April 7, 2021

Lowe’s bans PFAS in fabric protector sprays

In a step forward for public health, Lowe’s has banned the sale of fabric protectors that contain toxic PFAS chemicals in its stores.

Media Release / March 30, 2021

New study finds nearly 70% of companies surveyed have improved toxic chemical safety programs

A new report released today by the Mind the Store campaign finds significant chemical policy improvement with nearly 70% of companies surveyed having better chemical safety programs now compared to their first evaluation dating as far back as 2016.

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