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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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Toxic golf balls? Sporting good illustrates need for prompt action by EPA to address persistent chemical threats

Advocates uncover likely use of toxic, environmentally harmful chemical in golf balls; call on EPA to follow Congressional directive to promptly address chemicals that build up in people and the environment

Filed Under: Policy & Regulation Tagged With: Environmental Health Strategy Center, EPA, golf, Healthy Building Network, Liz Hitchcock, Patrick MacRoy, PBTs, Pentachlorothiophenol (PCTP), Rubber Manufacturers Association, TSCA

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Consumer Health Victory: Seven Major Retailers Commit to Reduce Use of Toxic Chemicals in Products and Packaging

Second Annual Report Card Also Identifies Nine Retailers Receiving Failing Grades

Filed Under: Mind the Store Tagged With: Ace Hardware, Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons Companies, Apple, Babies R Us, Best Buy, Campaign for Healthier Solutions, Clean and Healthy New York, Costco, CVS, Dollar General, Environmental Health Strategy Center, Getting Ready for Baby, IKEA, Kohl's, laggards, leaders, NRDC, Office Depot, Report, retailers, Sally Beauty, Staples, success, Target, The Home Depot, TJX Companies, toys r us, Trader Joe's, Wal-Mart Stores, Walgreens, Who's Minding the Store? retailer report card, Whole Foods Market

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