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New study finds toxic chemicals in most products labeled stain- or water-resistant

A new study released today by Toxic-Free Future finds toxic chemicals in most products labeled stain- or water-resistant, with 72% testing positive for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).

Filed Under: Mind the Store Tagged With: Alaska Community Action on Toxics, Bed Bath & Beyond, Costco, Laurie Valeriano, Macy's, Mike Schade, Target, textiles, Walmart, IPEN, Amazon, Erika Schreder, Kohl's, TJX Companies, PFAS, Emily Donovan, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI, outdoor apparel, Clean Cape Fear, bedding, tablecloths and napkins, Pamela Miller

Clean beauty comes of age: Sephora, beauty retailers target toxic chemicals for elimination

A new corporate responsibility trend is taking root with beauty and personal care retailers—phasing out and disclosing toxic chemicals in products and packaging.

Filed Under: Mind the Store Tagged With: Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS, formaldehyde, parabens, phthalates, Target, Walgreens, Staples, Dollar General, Who's Minding the Store? retailer report card, Whole Foods Market, Ahold Delhaize, Sally Beauty, Sephora, Ulta Beauty, Credo Beauty, Rite Aid, formaldehyde releasers

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New report reveals top retailers making major chemical safety advances

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report reveals that many of North America’s largest retail companies are embracing chemical safety policies to help protect consumers from toxic chemicals in products. In the largest-ever analysis of its kind, 63% of evaluated companies improved over the past year alone.

Filed Under: Mind the Store Tagged With: Apple, Bed Bath & Beyond, buybuy BABY, IKEA, Jose Bravo, Lowe's, Mike Belliveau, Mike Schade, phthalates, Roger McFadden, Sarah Doll, Target, Walmart, ortho-phthalates, bisphenol A (BPA), Staples, Dollar General, Who's Minding the Store? retailer report card, Ahold Delhaize, PFAS, success, Panera Bread, bisphenols, Sephora, Dr. Robin M. Whyatt, Bobbi Wilding, Muhannad Malas, Dr. Maida P. Galvez

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