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Retailers taking action on toxics: Target & CVS make progress, Walmart slides backward

In brief: Target and CVS Health made progress on phasing out toxic chemicals in their products, while Walmart’s chemical footprint grew by millions of pounds. Top highlights include: Target will phase out BPA, BPS, and all bisphenols from its thermal receipt paper by the end of 2020, and it made progress on PFAS in private-label […]

Filed Under: Mind the Store Tagged With: bisphenols, BPA, BPA in receipts, chemical footprint, Clean Water Action, CVS, Green America, Leah Segedie, Mamavation, PFAS, success, Target, Walmart

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Time to celebrate: States lead the way against toxic chemicals in products and packaging

For many states across the country, the 2019 legislative session has come to a close. And congratulations are in order for legislators and organizations across the country who have spearheaded the fight for new state laws to protect us from toxic chemicals!

Filed Under: Policy & Regulation Tagged With: alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs), bisphenol A (BPA), bisphenol S, bisphenols, children, Clean Water Action, drinking water, Environmental Health Strategy Center, firefighter health, firefighters, flame retardants, food packaging, maine, Minnesota, PCBs, PFAS, phthalates, pregnant women, pregnant women and children, Toxic-Free Future, Washington state

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TJX must move away from harmful chemicals, say advocates at annual shareholder meeting

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.— Today, advocates and consumers will attend the TJX annual shareholder meeting to ask the retailer to improve its efforts to tackle toxic chemicals. TJX is the owner of Marshalls, T.J.Maxx, Sierra Trading Post, and Home Goods.

Filed Under: Mind the Store Tagged With: Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow, Clean Water Action, Don't Take That Receipt!, TJX Companies

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