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House Small Business and Science Committee Examines “Report on Carcinogens” : Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families
saferchemicals.org — “House Small Business and Science Committee Examines “Report on Carcinogens” : Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
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House Small Business and Science Committee Examines “Report on Carcinogens” : Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families: http://t.co/OYuuF2eZ
Meet Perfluorooctanoic Acid! : Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Campaign
saferchemicals.org — “The EPA considers PFOA a likely human carcinogen. Scientists have also shown PFOA to alter development of mammary tissue in lab rats. In humans, PFCs including PFOA are also associated with low sperm counts, high cholesterol, and thyroid disease.” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2012 at 12:50 pm By:
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Learn more about the toxic chemical #PFOA. It's lurking in many places. http://t.co/MsU3WeUB #SafeChemicalsAct
Safer Chemicals Art Contest
saferchemicals.org — “Safer Chemicals Art Contest” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on January 30, 2012 at 4:01 pm By:
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RT @Eco_novice Get creative for the #SafeChemicalsAct. Join #SaferChemicals Art Contest for good cause and win a prize. http://t.co/ruot3gvv
Poisons in Paints, Toxics in Toys
saferchemicals.org — “This report reveals a badly broken federal safety system that still allows the widespread use of toxic chemicals in consumer products.” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on December 13, 2011 at 1:06 pm By:
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Poison in Paint, #Toxics in Toys: 650 brand name products with #toxic #chemicals. We need #SafeChemicalsAct now! http://t.co/1hGItcTi
Family Holiday Cards for Safer Chemicals
saferchemicals.org — “Family Holiday Cards for Safer Chemicals” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on December 6, 2011 at 10:40 pm By:
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PLS RT: Easy & fun way to send your #SafeChemicalsAct holiday wish to your Senator: http://t.co/71naJiSc
American Parents Are Watching
saferchemicals.org — “American Parents Are Watching” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on November 29, 2011 at 1:41 am By:
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RT @MindfulMomma Care about the #SafeChemicalsAct? Join @healthy_child & @JessicaAlba &Take action today: http://t.co/dYhS5Gpe
Stroller Brigade Central
saferchemicals.org — “Stroller Brigade Central” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on October 27, 2011 at 4:52 pm By:
Healthy Child Health Organization
Check it out! Is there a stroller brigade happening near you? Will you join and help promote the Safe Chemicals Act? http://t.co/5ekLUhua
Congress Must Act to Remove Toxic Substances from Products Our Families Use Everyday: Flame Retardants TDCP and TCEP
saferchemicals.org — “When the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was enacted in 1976, it was intended to ensure that chemicals are safe throughout their lifecycle, from manufacture to use and disposal. But weaknesses in the law have left the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unable to act on known health dangers.” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on August 2, 2011 at 9:19 pm By:
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@greenereveryday Hi Rachel - Here's a link to some other flame retardants to avoid: http://cot.ag/r0Bdao
Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic Chemicals (PBTs)
saferchemicals.org — “Chemicals that are persistent in the environment, bioaccumulate in people and/or wildlife, and are toxic are called PBTs. Because of these features, as long as they remain in commerce and may therefore be released into the environment, they will threaten the health of humans and wildlife.” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on August 1, 2011 at 8:44 pm By:
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Wondering what PBT chemicals are and why they are so harmful? Find out in our new PBT fact sheet. http://bit.ly/qFAONM
Toxic Chemicals: The Cost to Our Health
saferchemicals.org — “Toxic chemicals are connected to some of our country--™s most serious health problems, including childhood cancers, asthma, impaired fertility, birth defects, and learning disabilities.” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on May 13, 2011 at 1:10 am By:
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Learn more about the links between chronic disease and toxic chemicals: http://bit.ly/9AnkTu #saferchemicals
New Study on BPA in Food Packaging Draws Urgent Attention to Need for Safer Chemicals Policy : Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families
saferchemicals.org — “New Study on BPA in Food Packaging Draws Urgent Attention to Need for Safer Chemicals Policy : Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on March 30, 2011 at 10:47 pm By:
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study on #BPA in cans shows urgent need for safe chemicals law-read our release http://cot.ag/fgtLI5
Congress Gears Up Debate Over 35 Year-Old Chemical Law -- Broad Coalition Urges Public Health Approach : Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families
saferchemicals.org — “Congress Gears Up Debate Over 35 Year-Old Chemical Law -- Broad Coalition Urges Public Health Approach : Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on February 3, 2011 at 2:57 pm By:
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Today: Congress gears up debate over #TSCA chemical law -broad coalition urges public health approach http://cot.ag/eORH3X
Construction Specialties Case Study: Green Buildings Need Safer Chemicals Policy Reform
saferchemicals.org — “Congress, along with the building sector, has an opportunity to improve indoor air quality and thereby human health and the environment through the greater use of inherently safer chemicals in building products.” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on August 16, 2010 at 5:56 pm By:
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Attempting to move from toxic chemicals, business finds little info on alternatives: http://bit.ly/cDgthP. #TSCA
Meet Perfluorooctanoic Acid! : Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Campaign
saferchemicals.org — “The EPA considers PFOA a likely human carcinogen. Scientists have also shown PFOA to alter development of mammary tissue in lab rats. In humans, PFCs including PFOA are also associated with low sperm counts, high cholesterol, and thyroid disease.” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on July 15, 2010 at 8:46 pm By:
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Have you met PFOA? He’s a nonstick coating used on carpets & in cookware, like Teflon™. Read more: http://bit.ly/9zXvR1
Meet Trichloroethylene! : Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Campaign
saferchemicals.org — “Don't be fooled by Trichloroethylene's (TCE) sweet odor and taste " she's a heavy-duty industrial solvent who can cut through grease, wax, gunk, and even silicones. TCE arrived on the scene as an anesthetic, briefly popular amongst OB/GYNs for use during childbirth, but lost her medical pedigree in the 1970s when it was discovered inhaling TCE was toxic.” View full resource at saferchemicals.org
Most Recently Shared on July 15, 2010 at 12:20 am By:
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How to avoid TCE: a sweet smelling solvent & carcinogen lurking in water & some cleaners http://bit.ly/a9WRVL #saferchem
