250+ public health & enviro groups sent Congress a clear message: protect public health & reject the chemical lobby’s push to weaken #TSCA, our nation’s chemical safety law. Read the letter and TAKE ACTION! #PolluterProtectionAct #PFAS #phthalates

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: “We’re not exposed to these chemicals individually. We’re constantly being exposed to mixtures all the time.”

🚩 There’s no safe level of formaldehyde. EPA’s move to a weaker assessment under #TSCA will undoubtedly lead to more cancer-causing formaldehyde in everyday products and indoor air. While states like Washington have banned it in cosmetics, we need strong federal protections for everyone’s health.

🔎 Don’t miss this powerful @washingtonpost.com story on the health hazards of #phthalates — and how the chemical industry has put profits over people. It’s a clear reminder why we must protect #TSCA, especially at a time when EPA is evaluating these toxic chemicals.

⏰ Your #GivingTuesday donation is DOUBLED today up to $25,000! Corporations put toxic chemicals & plastics in products we use every day, putting profits before people. Help us hold them accountable and build a toxic-free future where health always comes first! toxicfreefuture.org/donate/

We’re fortunate to have allies like our friends at @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social fighting to protect our health and environment from these harmful chemicals. Here’s our president, Judith Enck with her friend and our advisory board member, Laurie Valeriano of Toxic-Free Future.

“With this rule, WA continues to stand firmly on the side of public health. As health impacts and cleanup costs from PFAS contamination skyrocket, prevention is the most rational solution. We urge @ecology.wa.gov to take even stronger action in the coming years to phase out #PFAS in all products.”

I had lymphoma. PVC is made from vinyl chloride, a cancer-causing chemical that harms communities at every stage of its lifecycle. PVC packaging poisons our communities. Home Depot can and should #DumpPoisonPVC now. @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social #BanPVC #HomeDepotBanPVC #WeAreHomeDepot #MindTheStore

Our new research shows many of The Home Depot’s top suppliers are still using PVC in their packaging. Seriously?! #PVC doesn’t make our homes better; it threatens our health, safety, and the environment. 🌎 The Home Depot can and must do more to phase it out of all packaging on store shelves.

💥 The chemical lobby is trying to weaken #TSCA — 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/...

💚 We mourn the loss of Dr. Steven Gilbert—an environmental health hero, beloved board member & friend. He spent his life tackling toxic chemicals and pushing for safer, healthier communities in WA. His legacy lives on. Thank you, Steve. 🙏💜

Still time to register for tomorrow's webinar, featuring @drlorashahine.bsky.social, @lindsaydahl.bsky.social, and Toxic-Free Future's executive director, Laurie Valeriano! We hope you'll join us! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Rolling back #PFAS protections in the military spending bill would put firefighters, military families, and communities across the country at risk. 📣 Tell Congress: Protect our health, not chemical company profits, by preserving bans on PFAS! #BanPFAS toxicfreefuture.org/take-action/...

Please join Beyond Plastics Science Director @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics. www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...

Public health should never be sacrificed for industry convenience. As debates over chemical safety heat up, lawmakers must keep strong protections under #TSCA. Our families’ health—not speed—must come first.

Toxic chemicals + plastics are everywhere—but hope is too. 🌍 Join us Nov 13 for an inspiring convo w/ experts on how we can protect our health + push for safer products. 💬 Featuring @drlorashahine.bsky.social, @lindsaydahl.bsky.social, and TFF ED Laurie Valeriano. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Siloxanes, parabens & other harmful chemicals shouldn’t be in our beauty products—but new ChemFORWARD research shows they still are, and major data gaps on ingredients still remain. The good news? Washington state and retailers like Sephora & Ulta Beauty are leading the way toward safer beauty. 💄🌎

✨ Good news alert! Walmart once again made progress cutting toxic chemicals from its products—showing big retailers CAN work w/ suppliers to eliminate harmful chemicals. Walmart must continue to set ambitious goals to reduce its chemical footprint & commit to maintaining transparency w/ customers.

🏭 TFF's Mike Schade lives 7 miles downwind of an incinerator that burns plastics and trash. #PVC packaging is toxic from production to disposal, polluting nearby communities and releasing dioxins—some of the most dangerous chemicals on the planet— when burned at incinerators like this one.

Please join Beyond Plastics Science Director @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics. www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...

TFF’s science director breaks down the science behind Washington's recent first-in-nation ban on all formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products—and why it's good news for salon workers, women of color, and anyone who uses everyday products like shampoo or lotion. 💚

Hey @thehomedepot1.bsky.social! 🐶 Join @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social in banning PVC packaging to protect our families and pets! We can't risk disasters like Paulsboro or East Palestine. 📷 Marta Young, Clean Water Action. #BanPVC #poisonplastic #HomeDepotBanPVC #WeAreHomeDepot

Booooo! 😡 @governor.ca.gov just sided w/ the chemical industry over Californians’ health. By vetoing SB682, he kept toxic #PFAS in cookware. Six other states & retailers like Target have already transitioned away from PFAS toward safer solutions like cast iron. He should have ensured CA did too.

Please join Beyond Plastics Science Director @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics. www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...

Washington became the first state to ban all formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics — protecting salon workers & consumers. Our Science Director at @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social explains what this means, and why retailers must get ahead of regulatory risk. toxicfreefuture.org/blog/the-sci...

We don’t need #PFAS in our pans to make tasty food: safer alternatives like cast iron are affordable, available & easy to use. @governor.ca.gov has the power to protect Californians—and set a national example—by signing SB 682 to ban toxic forever chemicals.

Attention @thehomedept.bsky.social! 📢 Join us and @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social to eliminate PVC packaging and prevent harm! We don't want another disaster like Paulsboro, NJ! 📷 Marta Young, Clean Water Action. #BanPVC #poisonplastic #HomeDepotBanPVC #WeAreHomeDepot

🍳Californians deserve protection—not PFAS pollution! @governor.ca.gov has the chance to ban #PFAS in cookware that can contaminate our food, water, and bodies by signing SB 682 into law. Governor Newsom must ignore pressure from industry and do what’s right for public health and the environment.

🦴 Plastic pet toys may expose our furry friends to toxic chemicals like phthalates and PVC, polluting our homes and putting their health at risk. In our latest Retailer Report Card, PetSmart scored a D- for failing to tackle toxic chemicals and plastics. That’s unacceptable.

Another day, another troubling study on #microplastics. 🔬 They can disrupt bone marrow & raise osteoporosis risk—and have been found in our brains, blood, breast milk, and even sperm. It’s time for retailers like Home Depot and policymakers to ban PVC and other toxic plastics fueling this crisis.

Big thanks to Indian American Community Services (IACS) for hosting such a fun, inspiring health fair! 🙌 We loved connecting with the community, sharing tips for reducing toxic chemicals in homes, and giving out EPA Safer-Choice-certified cleaning products. Here’s to healthier homes for all!

🎧 Must-listen podcast alert! TFF board members @drlorashahine.bsky.social & @lindsaydahl.bsky.social talk toxic chemicals in everyday products, their impact on our health & fertility, and four simple steps we can all take to reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals & plastics. 🔊Listen here:

Join Beyond Plastics' Science Director, @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics. www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...

Black women’s mental and physical health is at stake in the fight for safe beauty. Join us on Tuesday, September 30 at 7pm ET to hear about the victories we’ve achieved together, the challenges we still face, and what’s next in this movement. RSVP below:

🍔 TFF science director Ryan Babadi tells @kiro7seattle.bsky.social: toxic plastics & chemicals like phthalates, PFAS & PVC contaminate the food we eat. “They don’t belong in our food & they don’t belong in our bodies.” 🚀 Retailers & policymakers must act to keep harmful chemicals out of our food.

We love a success story like this one! 💜 Proud to have supported the Whidbey Island No-Spray Movement—now 25 years strong. 🌼 When communities demand change and ban or sharply reduce the use of dangerous chemicals, exposures drop, ecosystems recover, & we all breathe easier. Read more ⬇️

🚨 Many chemicals in U.S. cosmetics are banned abroad for links to cancer, hormone disruption & reproductive harm. WA state is leading—it already banned many of these chemicals & recently become the 1st state to ban all formaldehyde-releasers in cosmetics. It’s time for safer products nationwide!

👏 Congrats to California for passing a bill to phase out toxic “forever chemicals” (PFAS) from cookware and more! Now it’s urgent that @governor.ca.gov resist industry pressure and sign this into law to protect our health and the environment. 🌎💪

Join Beyond Plastics' Science Director, @trishavv.bsky.social, @amizota.bsky.social of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, and Ryan Babadi of @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social on Nov. 12 for a free webinar about toxic chemicals in plastics. www.beyondplastics.org/events/toxic...

Everyday plastics contain phthalates—linked to infertility, ADHD, premature birth, and more. WA and major retailers have banned them in some products, but that’s just the start. To protect our health, we must ban endocrine-disrupting additives in plastics everywhere.

🌺 Hey Trader Joe’s—keep the Hawaiian shirts, lose the toxic chemicals! ❌ The latest Retailer Report Card shows TJ’s falling behind on protecting us from toxics + plastics. ⭐ Meanwhile, competitors like Walmart + Target are leading on safer products + packaging.

Looking forward to this webinar on toxic chemicals in plastics, with @beyondplastics.bsky.social and @amizota.bsky.social. Hope you'll join us!

💥 Spermageddon? Not just a punchline. 📉 Male fertility is plummeting, linked to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in plastics & everyday products. Lifestyle changes can’t solve the problem—only bold gov’t action & corporate accountability that stops the use of harmful chemicals can.

💅 Europe banned a toxic nail polish chemical tied to cancer + infertility. And in the U.S., Washington just made history—becoming the 1st state to ban all formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics like skin creams, shampoos, and nail polishes. A win for public health + a model for the nation.

🚨 Big news: Washington became the first state in the nation to ban all formaldehyde-releasing chemicals in cosmetics. “Washington state is putting the health of people first... we expect this landmark action to prompt the reformulation of products sold throughout the U.S.”

PFAS have been found in killer whale blubber—proving these toxic “forever chemicals” are not just polluting water, but the animals that live in it. To protect wildlife like orcas, retailers & states like WA must #BanPFAS in all products where safer alternatives exist, including cookware & beyond.

The health burden of chemicals used to make clothes may harm children the most! In response to chemicals and plastics in kids’ clothing, we’re calling on The Children’s Place, Carter’s, and H&M to stop making so many clothes out of polyester plastic! Take action today: takeaction.io/ehsc/tell-th...

🌿 We’re proud to welcome Dr. Ryan Babadi as Toxic-Free Future’s new science director! Ryan brings a PhD in toxicology, expertise in epidemiology, and a deep commitment to protecting people and the planet from toxic chemicals. Meet Ryan and explore his work: toxicfreefuture.org/person/ryan-...

Lucha libre AND Safer Choice-certified cleaning products? It doesn’t get better than that! Thank you to Cultivate South Park for including us in their SOPASUPA event, where we shared free cleaning products and info about making healthier consumer choices with Seattle’s South Park neighborhood.

Via @theguardian.com: 🌎 We're in a $1.5T plastic crisis—with toxic plastics harming health from infancy to old age. It's time to treat plastic pollution like the public health emergency it is, with bold solutions, not half-measures, including bans on the most toxic chemicals & plastics like PVC.