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Lowe’s bans toxic PFAS chemicals in residential carpets and rugs it sells

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Lowe’s, North America’s second-largest home improvement retailer, announced that it will phase out the sale of all indoor residential carpets and rugs containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Filed Under: Mind the Store Tagged With: carpet, Ecology Center, Lowe's, Mike Schade, phthalates, Jeff Gearhart, ortho-phthalates, PFAS, success

Halloween gear at popular retailers can contain toxic chemicals, report

HealthyStuff.org report offers consumer tips for a safer Halloween Washington, DC – Heavy metals and other additives are commonly found in Halloween costumes and accessories, according to a new report released today and available at  HealthyStuff.org. The non-profit group tested 44 costumes, 40 accessories and 21 decorations and party favors. Their testing found toxic chemicals […]

Filed Under: Health Science, Mind the Store Tagged With: asthma, cancer, chemicals, CVS, flame retardants, halloween, halloween costumes, HealthyStuff.org, heavy metals, kroger, lead, learning disabilities, Mike Schade, mind the store, party city, Pthalates, safer chemicals, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, Jeff Gearhart, tin

Parents return Walgreens products tested for toxic chemicals

Actions take place across the country as consumer challenge to retailers escalates

Filed Under: Mind the Store Tagged With: consumers, day of action, Ecology Center, flame retardants, healthy families, Healthy STuff, Jennifer Beals, Mind the Store Campaign, organotins, safer chemicals, toxic chemicals, phthalate DEHP, phthalate DINP, ipad, handbag purse, top ten US retailers, environmental health organizations, address toxic chemicals, public health advocat, strong laws on toxic chemicals, additives to vinyl plastic, levated levels of lead, pet tennis ball, vinyl shower curtain, iPhone charger, Jeff Gearhart, Concerned parents and health professionals

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