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Washington State Governor Signs Nation’s Strongest Law Regulating Toxics in...

On May 8, 2019, Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed precedent-setting legislation protecting people and orcas from toxic chemical pollution. Washington now has the nation’s strongest policy...

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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...

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

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...

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Europe Bans Most Harmful Class of Flame Retardants in TVs

The post Europe Bans Most Harmful Class of Flame Retardants in TVs appeared first on Toxic-Free Future.

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Staples launches new policy to drive toxic chemicals out of office supplies,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Following the lead of other major retailers and answering consumer demand for products free from toxic chemicals, Staples today launched a new Chemicals Policy targeting the...

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Companies put toxic chemicals in TVs. A new study confirms they’re...

A new study has found that homes with TVs had higher levels of two toxic flame retardant chemicals. This adds to existing evidence that when companies put these chemicals into the TVs they sell, the...

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Toxic-Free Future’s study spurs King County action that protects its youngest...

The post Toxic-Free Future’s study spurs King County action that protects its youngest children from toxic chemicals appeared first on Toxic-Free Future.

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New York governor signs first-in-nation restrictions on toxic flame retardants

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Best Buy restricts toxic chemicals in its exclusive brand televisions

Company announces first-ever retail restriction on organohalogen flame retardants in its exclusive brand televisions Health advocates nationwide applaud the move and call on major television...

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Bans on dangerous chemicals in plastics that are put in electronics, vinyl...

Public hearing held today on proposed new rules, as part of Safer Products for Washington law Health advocates, scientists, community members, and firefighters testify that bans are urgently needed to...

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Meet our science director, Erika Schreder!

Photo credit: Tom Wilson Our scientific research does a lot of heavy lifting! From studies on toxic chemicals in breast milk to investigations into the chemicals that are released from products into...

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