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Toxic-Free Future
13 days ago
250+ public health & enviro groups sent Congress a clear message: protect public health & reject the chemical lobbyâs push to weaken
#TSCA
, our nationâs chemical safety law. Read the letter and TAKE ACTION!
#PolluterProtectionAct
#PFAS
#phthalates
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250+ groups urge Congress to reject chemical lobby push to weaken TSCA - Toxic-Free Future
Toxic-Free Future, Safer States, and more than 250 state, local, and national public health and environmental groups sent a joint letter to Congress this week, urging lawmakers to reject the chemical ...
https://toxicfreefuture.org/blog/250-groups-urge-congress-to-reject-chemical-lobby-push-to-weaken-tsca/
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Toxic-Free Future
13 days ago
A groundbreaking
@washingtonpost.com
piece shows how plastic chemicals like PFAS & phthalates contaminate our homes, food & bodies, with real consequences for public health. From TFF: âWeâre not exposed to these chemicals individually. Weâre constantly being exposed to mixtures all the time.â
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These kitchen items may be contaminating your food with chemicals
See the thousands of plastic chemicals in what we eat.
https://wapo.st/4qbRxcv
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Toxic-Free Future
about 1 month ago
Our new research shows many of The Home Depotâs top suppliers are still using PVC in their packaging. Seriously?!
#PVC
doesnât make our homes better; it threatens our health, safety, and the environment. đ The Home Depot can and must do more to phase it out of all packaging on store shelves.
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Packed in poison plastic: New research shows The Home Depotâs key suppliers are using PVC packaging - Toxic-Free Future
Our new research shows that The Home Depot can and must do more to rid their stores of PVC, the poison plastic, from packaging.
https://toxicfreefuture.org/blog/packed-in-poison-plastic-new-research-shows-the-home-depots-key-suppliers-are-using-pvc-packaging/
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Toxic-Free Future
about 1 month ago
đĽ The chemical lobby is trying to weaken
#TSCA
â the law that protects us from dangerous chemicals, bans deadly solvents like TCE and methylene chloride & lets states act on toxics like
#PFAS
. Tell your senators to keep TSCA strong and oppose industry rollbacks.
toxicfreefuture.org/take-action/...
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A class-based approach, with transparency, and proven safer alternatives is the only way to move forward and stop
#toxic
chemicals.
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about 1 month ago
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NPR
about 1 month ago
Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose.
n.pr/3XEhzsB
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Eating just a handful of plastic can be fatal for marine animals, a study finds
Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose.
https://n.pr/3XEhzsB
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Christine Dell'Amore
about 1 month ago
Sports + science fans, rejoice!
@cenmag.bsky.social
has a bracket -- for chemistry pictures. Check out our cool new feature.
cen.acs.org/education/sc...
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Our first-ever Chempics Bracket is here. Vote for your favorite science photo
Only one photo will emerge victorious
https://cen.acs.org/education/science-communication/Vote-2025-Chempics-Bracket-Challenge/103/web/2025/11
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This makes such a strong case that to truly avoid
#toxics
the whole lifecycle is essential. And that SO MUCH MORE WORK needs to be done.
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about 1 month ago
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Moms Clean Air Force - WV
2 months ago
The Toxic Substances Control Act protects us from dangerous chemicals in everyday products, but EPA wants to weaken it. Take action now!
#Toxics
#PFAS
#MomDetective
#TSCA
www.momscleanairforce.org/keep-toxic-c...
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Moms Tell EPA to We Need Strong Safety Reviews for Chemicals in Rugs, Toys, and More - Moms Clean Air Force
The Toxic Substances Control Act protects us from dangerous chemicals in everyday products, but EPA wants to weaken it.
https://www.momscleanairforce.org/keep-toxic-chemicals-out-of-products/
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Weâve got a serious over-reliance on petrochemicals. This recent Wirecutter piece seems to miss the bigger takeaway. We should just use fewer plastic-based items where theyâre not needed. In laundry there are tons of alternatives.
#LessPlastic
#Laundry
#toxics
www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...
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Yes, Detergent Pods Are Plastic. No, You Shouldnât Worry About Them.
If you think your detergent pods are contributing to microplastics pollution, think again.
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/advice-plastic-in-detergent-pods/?campaign_id=290&emc=edit_wcd_20251117&instance_id=166612&nl=the-recommendation®i_id=20521734&segment_id=210792&user_id=5e28da93ac792d5b2d068202f81741fa
about 1 month ago
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New research found toxic chemicals in both recycled & virgin PET plastic. Recycling alone wonât solve the plastics crisis when the material itself is toxic. Safer materials and stronger transparency is needed.
defendourhealth.org/blog/new-stu...
#Toxic
#PFAS
#PlasticPollution
#CircularEconomy
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New study reveals toxic chemicals in both recycled and virgin PET - Defend Our Health
A new study published in the journal Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts examines the occurrence of hazardous chemicals in the common plastic PET and recycled PET. Defend Our HealthâŚ
https://defendourhealth.org/blog/new-study-reveals-toxic-chemicals-in-both-recycled-and-virgin-pet/
about 2 months ago
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While this may be a case of a big accident, it drives home the point that the ubiquitous use of plastics across our lives will lead to more beaches experiencing the same.
#plastic
#toxics
#beaches
#WTF
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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âEnvironmental catastropheâ fears as millions of plastic beads wash up on Camber Sands
MP asks for explanation from Southern Water amid concerns the spill could have dire impact on rare sea life
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/08/environmental-catastrophe-fears-as-millions-of-plastic-beads-wash-up-on-camber-sands
about 2 months ago
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âPFAS-freeâ doesnât always mean PFAS-free. Testing found PFAS in Cornellâs âPFAS-freeâ synthetic turf. Labels arenât enoughâwe need verifiable testing and truly safer materials.
zerowasteithaca.org/independent-...
#PFAS
#ForeverChemicals
#ToxicFree
#Greenwashing
#SaferSolutions
#toxics
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Independent Labs Reveal PFAS in Cornell Turf Despite Claims
Discover independent lab findings revealing PFAS presence in Cornellâs synthetic turf, challenging their 'PFAS-free' claims. Learn more here.
https://zerowasteithaca.org/independent-pfas-testing-of-cornell-synthetic-turf/
about 2 months ago
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Duke University has new research that the real societal cost of plastics could be up to $11 TRILLION a year in the US alone. For real. The study mapped the hidden toll ranging from pollution to public health to waste cleanup. đ
nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/articles/pla...
about 2 months ago
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When at a digital conference, I am forever disappointed when the chat is disabled. We have this amazing tool for side bars, engagement, and discourse. But instead we turn it off for a purely parochial model. Let me talk with people!
about 2 months ago
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A new day a new compelling reason to reduce pollution. A U.S. study of 400,000+ women found that each 10 ppb increase in nitrogen dioxide (NOâ) raised breast cancer risk by ~3%. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was associated with especially aggressive tumor types.
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Air pollution, even at low levels, may heighten breast cancer risk
Women who live in areas with more air pollution may face a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new, large-scale study.
https://usrtk.org/healthwire/air-pollution-breast-cancer/
about 2 months ago
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Toxic-Free Future
10 months ago
This
@washingtonpost.com
article by
@shannonosaka.bsky.social
gets it right on the hazards of black plastics! âThis chemical is being banned in televisions. Why should we be okay with it in the products that are touching your food or that your children are playing with?â
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Hereâs the real concern when it comes to black plastic
A study â which was later corrected â scared many. But the debate over spatulas and sushi trays misses the point.
https://wapo.st/3Xe1Oc6
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Safer States
11 months ago
No one should have to worry about toxic
#PFAS
in the water they drink, the food they eat, or the products they buy. Thatâs why
#StatesInTheLead
are taking action to tackle the PFAS crisis. Read more from our 2025 Analysis:
www.saferstates.org/resource/202...
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Toxic-Free Future
11 months ago
Women have a right to feed their babies breast milk free of
#PFAS
. Our own research found PFAS in 100% of tested breast milk. We can't protect our health when PFAS are put into products & there is no transparency & no safeguards from the most hazardous chemicals.
toxicfreefuture.org/research/bre...
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Toxic-Free Future
11 months ago
ICYMI: our webinar last week shared key findings, trends, and recommendations from our 2024 Retailer Report Card. đż Watch the webinar and download slides at the link below.
#MindTheStore
#susty
#sustainability
toxicfreefuture.org/blog/new-web...
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New webinar recording: insights from the latest Retailer Report Card - Toxic-Free Future
This week, we held a webinar to share the key findings, trends, and recommendations from our 2024 Retailer Report Card. In case you missed it, you can watch the webinar recording in the video below an...
https://toxicfreefuture.org/blog/new-webinar-recording-insights-from-the-latest-retailer-report-card/
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Toxic-Free Future
11 months ago
It's a new year, and new chemical bans have gone into effect in
#Washington
! These bans follow years of advocacy by TFF & partners & demonstrate why Washington is a leader in protecting the health of people & the environment from harmful chemicals in products.
toxicfreefuture.org/blog/new-yea...
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New year, new chemical bans in Washington state - Toxic-Free Future
It is the start of 2025, and we are celebrating the implementation of the first restrictions under both the Safer Products for Washington Program and the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act! Some of these are f...
https://toxicfreefuture.org/blog/new-year-new-chemical-bans-in-washington-state/
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Safer States
11 months ago
đ˘ NEW: Our 2025 analysis of state policies on toxic chemicals & plastics is out! States are leading the way in tackling
#PFAS
, harmful chemicals in cosmetics, and plastic pollution.
#StatesInTheLead
What is YOUR state doing? Read here:
bit.ly/40DMoPa
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reposted by
Mike Schade, Toxic-Free Future
11 months ago
Today marks the two year anniversary of the
#EastPalestine
Ohio
#vinylchloride
train derailment.
@toxicfreefuture.bsky.social
continues to support the local communityâs requests for a federal emergency declaration and issued the following statement in response:
toxicfreefuture.org/press-room/t...
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Two years after Ohio train derailment, Vice President JD Vance visits East Palestine, OH - Toxic-Free Future
Toxic-Free Future supports the East Palestine, Ohio community's request for the White House to issue an emergency declaration to safeguard residents.
https://toxicfreefuture.org/press-room/two-years-after-ohio-train-derailment-vice-president-jd-vance-visits-east-palestine-oh/
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Southern Environmental Law Center
11 months ago
From strip mines to wood-pellet mills, polluting industries are burdening small Southern towns with the hidden costs of consumption. Our latest season of Broken Ground takes you to rural communities across the South to uncover their environmental struggles. Listen now:
brokengroundpodcast.org
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Toxic-Free Future
12 months ago
Don't miss this
@sierraclub.bsky.social
piece on how PVC building materials from retailers like The Home Depot may be filled with a "witch's brew of toxic additives." The Home Depot must ban this poison plastic to protect consumers, workers & frontline communities.
www.sierraclub.org/sierra/envir...
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Not Fantastic: Our Plastic Buildings
Here's what you need to know about polyvinyl chloride, or PVC
https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/environment-explained/plastic-pvc-polyvinyl-chloride-buildings-not-fantastic
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Center for Environmental Health
12 months ago
đ GOOD NEWS: the U.S. FDA announced that it will ban the toxic artificial food coloring Red No. 3 from being used in foods, drinks, and ingested drugs in the United States! âźď¸ CEH was mentioned in @Forbes' article on this important public health victory:
www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
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Safer States
12 months ago
Happy New Year! đ Several new state policies targeting
#PFAS
"forever chemicals" took effect on January 1, 2025. These restrictions span 14 product categories in 10 states, marking a huge win for public health & safer products. Read here:
www.saferstates.org/insights/sta...
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States Lead the Way: New PFAS Restrictions Going into Effect in 2025 - Safer States
Happy New Year! Starting January 1, 2025, several state policies targeting PFAS âforever chemicalsâ went into effect, marking a major milestone in protecting public health and helping transform the na...
https://www.saferstates.org/insights/states-lead-the-way-new-pfas-restrictions-going-into-effect-in-2025/
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Patton Oswalt
about 1 year ago
This paragraph landed pretty hard.
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Material Research L3C
about 1 year ago
Grace Farms, the leading voice vs forced labor in building materials, has released its International Guidance & Toolkit. It shines a light on critical issues related to forced labor in the supply chain. It features analysis by Material Research.
materialwitness.substack.com/p/grace-farm...
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Picard Tips
about 1 year ago
Picard management tip: Once all their basic needs are taken care of, crew members are motivated by the meaningfulness of their work.
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Toxic-Free Future
about 1 year ago
Great story in today's
@washingtonpost.com
on our study revealing toxic flame retardants in black plastic children's toys and food packaging. These hazardous chemicals have no place in products that touch our food or that our children play with.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solu...
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How to deal with all the black plastic in your kitchen
Research suggests black plastic, which can be made from recycled electronic waste, could contain toxic chemicals that might leach into your food.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/12/17/black-plastic-kitchen-tools-toxic-replacement/?itid=hp_better-living_p004_f001
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Toxic-Free Future
about 1 year ago
Toxic-Free Future was recently made aware of an error in our peer-reviewed study on black
#plastics
. We are grateful to the scientists who brought this forward and we apologize for the error. Read our full update for more:
toxicfreefuture.org/update-corre...
#blackplastics
#flameretardants
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Update: Correction to 2024 Recycled Black Plastics Study - Toxic-Free Future
https://toxicfreefuture.org/update-correction-to-2024-recycled-black-plastics-study/
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Mike Schade, Toxic-Free Future
about 1 year ago
Read this for an update on our study on toxic flame retardants in recycled plastics.
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reposted by
Sharon Lerner
about 1 year ago
EPA tries to limit to exposure to chemical air pollutants so the lifetime risk of cancer from them is less than 1 cancer in 1 million people. For formaldehyde, that risk is about 77 in a million, way higher than any other chemical in the air
www.propublica.org/article/form...
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Formaldehyde Increases Your Cancer Risk No Matter Where you Live
The Environmental Protection Agencyâs attempts to reckon with formaldehyde have been repeatedly thwarted by the companies that rely on it. If the past is any guide, even modest steps toward reform are...
https://www.propublica.org/article/formaldehyde-epa-trump-public-health-danger
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