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Retailer council sets priorities for safer alternatives to toxic chemicals

Today the Retail Leadership Council (RLC) of the Green Chemistry and Commerce Council (GC3) issued a new statement developed by major retailers calling on chemical companies and suppliers to develop safer alternatives for flame retardants, plasticizers, water and stain repellents, and other chemicals in products sold at retail.

Filed Under: Mind the Store Tagged With: building materials, electronics, flame retardants, food packaging, Laurie Valeriano, Liz Hitchcock, Mike Schade, personal care products, plasticizers, Sarah Doll, Green Chemistry and Commerce Council (GC3), water repellent, stain repellent

Protecting Our Future Fathers

The ability to create a child is one cherished by parents, and we must ensure that young boys have the opportunity to have a child in the future if they so choose. The health and safety of young boys, our future fathers, is a paramount concern for all families.

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Phthalates: can exposure be avoided during pregnancy? (with Gifs)

Luckily, there are steps that pregnant women can take to avoid consuming more of these toxics than necessary.

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