The Great Lakes provide drinking water for millions, yet more than 22 million pounds of plastic waste enter them every year. 🚰 Protecting our water requires more than cleanup. We must prevent plastic pollution at the source by reducing plastic use and investing in safer solutions & reuse systems.

While most people were enjoying their weekend, industry lobbyists were trying to sneak in a bill to weaken RI's protections against toxic PFAS! Clean Water Action rallied legislative allies on Sunday to stop this ridiculous effort. (Thank you, allies!) Never a dull moment at the end of session...

People are being exposed to toxic #PFAS chemicals because some corporate polluters put profit over health. The good news? 33 State Attorneys General have taken legal action to hold PFAS manufacturers accountable. 👏 Read more: www.saferstates.org/resource/sta...

This week, Spokane community leader John Hancock joins us in DC to share how PFAS pollution has affected local families and why Congress must protect #TSCA. People deserve clean water and protection from toxic chemicals before harm occurs. Take action: toxicfreefuture.org/take-action/...

Everyone deserves clean water, safe products, and healthy communities. That's why advocates from the Alliance for Health and Safe Chemicals are on Capitol Hill urging Congress to protect #TSCA, our nation's main chemical safety law.

With attacks hurled at Amara's Law by decision makers at the state and federal levels, we wanted to remind you why we do this work. We work to ensure that everyone has access to healthy, clean, and safe drinking water so that no other family has to lose a loved one. cleanwater.org/2023/01/25/M...

❗The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced rolling back health protections against toxic #PFAS chemicals in drinking water. This decision puts families & communities at risk. EPA must put health first, not weaken protections. Read our statement here: www.saferstates.org/press-room/e...

Frontline leaders across the country are calling on The Home Depot to lead the industry away from toxic PVC plastic. Many pictured live with the consequences of vinyl production & disposal, from polluted air & water to serious illness linked to chemical exposure. toxicfreefuture.org/blog/groups-...

❗A new study found toxic plastic chemicals, including #bisphenols, in breast milk samples. Infants and mothers are being exposed to harmful chemicals during some of the most vulnerable stages of life. We need strong state action to prevent exposure. 🔗 toxicfreefuture.org/press-room/n...

Everyone deserves safe water, food, and products that do not harm their health. State leaders must keep moving forward and put health first. Read more from Minnesota: minnesotareformer.com/2026/04/07/p...

Check out Avonna's take on the hypocrisy taking place in St Paul related to Amara's Law and the threat PFAS pose to our environment and our health. Minnesotans deserve better than attempts to weaken Amara's Law while taxpayers pick up the tab. minnesotareformer.com/2026/04/07/p...

🌎 This #WorldHealthDay, we celebrate state leaders putting health first. Toxic chemicals and plastics are showing up in our food, water, air, and everyday products without our consent. #StatesInTheLead are reducing exposure at the source and advancing safer solutions. 👏

Newborn babies deserve a healthy start free of toxic #phthalates found in #plastics. Phthalates are linked to developmental, reproductive & immune harm. To protect health, we need government & corporate policies that reduce the use of toxic plastics & dangerous chemical additives like phthalates!

A new Netflix documentary, #ThePlasticDetox, investigates how everyday exposure to chemicals in plastic is affecting human health. Toxic chemicals in plastics end up in our air, water, food, and products. The good news: states are stepping up and putting health first. 🧵

Your food packaging may be affecting your ability to have children. New York lawmakers can do something about it. Read a new op-ed from @judithenck.bsky.social and Shanna Swan to learn more: www.nydailynews.com/2026/03/27/t... 🏷️ @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social, @leaderasc.bsky.social

As highlighted in #ThePlasticDetox, bisphenols are toxic chemicals linked to health and reproductive harm. This exposure is preventable! States are stepping up to phase them out of everyday products and make safer options the norm. #StatesInTheLead

As highlighted in #ThePlasticDetox, phthalates are toxic chemicals that can disrupt hormones and harm our health. The good news? States like CA, ME, NY, VT and NC have acted to ban them from products like food packaging, children’s items, cosmetics, and IV bags. #StatesInTheLead

"Every person in this country—especially #MAHA advocates—should be furious about this," says @judithenck.bsky.social about Republicans' new bill that would weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act, which regulates toxic chemicals like the #PFAS and phthalates in plastic. thehill.com/opinion/heal...

As highlighted in #ThePlasticDetox, phthalates are toxic chemicals that can disrupt hormones and harm our health. The good news? States like CA, ME, NY, VT and NC have acted to ban them from products like food packaging, children’s items, cosmetics, and IV bags. #StatesInTheLead

You can’t claim to “Make America Healthy Again” while weakening federal laws meant to protect us from toxic chemicals. Weakening laws like #TSCA puts our health at risk. Clean air, safe water, and products without toxic chemicals start with laws that put health first. thehill.com/opinion/heal...

States aren’t waiting! State leaders are acting to prevent toxic chemicals and plastics from contaminating our food, water, and everyday products before harm happens. This is what it looks like when health comes first. 👏 Read more here: www.thebrockovichreport.com/p/good-news-...

A new Netflix documentary, #ThePlasticDetox, investigates how everyday exposure to chemicals in plastic is affecting human health. Toxic chemicals in plastics end up in our air, water, food, and products. The good news: states are stepping up and putting health first. 🧵

Scientists agree that microplastics are everywhere. They're in our oceans, our food, and even in our bodies. 🌊🥗🧠 There’s no debating it. WE NEED LESS PLASTIC, MORE REAL SOLUTIONS NOW. ⚠️🚨 @earthworks.bsky.social #microplastics #healthylife #plasticfree

When health is on the line, strong leadership matters. 💪 Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is standing up for our health, our homes, and our communities by raising concerns about proposals that would weaken health protections. oeconline.org/senator-merk...

Weaving Voices for Health & Justice stands with the 40+ organizations that make up The Alliance for Health and Safe Chemicals, as industry pushes to weaken #tsca, a law that reduces our exposure to chemicals that are harmful to our health. We're calling on Congress to prioritize health over profit.

🚨The Alliance for Health and Safe Chemicals is sounding the alarm as industry pushes to weaken #TSCA, a law that keeps unsafe chemicals out of our homes, food, drinking water, and bodies. Congress must protect our health, not polluters.

“Children’s health must come first, yet the chemical industry is now lobbying to weaken the chemical law that protects our families,” the Alliance for Health and Safe Chemicals, a coalition of public health groups, said in a statement. www.thenewlede.org/2026/02/heal...

Our 2026 analysis finds that reducing harmful chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products remains a top priority for many states. 🧴💄 #StatesInTheLead Read more here: www.saferstates.org/press-room/e...

❗️A new proposal in Congress could weaken our nation’s main chemical safety law. That means more toxic chemicals entering our food, water, homes, and schools. Health should come first. Congress must protect families, not polluters. Read more: www.saferstates.org/press-room/n...

It's time for MA to join this club. There are bills pending to protect residents from toxic #PFAS right now. Let's get this done in 2026! #mapoli

Count us IN.

Let's goooooooooo! Our small but mighty state is a leader in defending our water from toxic PFAS. Next up? Plastics.

🐱🐶 Great news! Add PetSmart to the list of retailers that are phasing out bisphenols from receipt paper. After Washington became the first state to ban all bisphenols in receipts, many retailers are eliminating them nationwide—protecting workers & shoppers from these toxic chemicals. #MindTheStore

Harmful #plastics are showing up in our water, food, and bodies. This year, states are expected to act to reduce plastic use, address toxic chemicals in plastics, and support reuse solutions. #StatesInTheLead 🙌 Read our 2026 analysis: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...

No one should have to worry about harmful chemicals in the water they drink or the food they eat. Our 2026 analysis finds at least 33 states are stepping up to address #PFAS, plastics, and other toxic chemicals. #StatesInTheLead Read more here: www.saferstates.org/press-room/e...

No one should have to worry about harmful chemicals in the water they drink or the food they eat. This year, at least 33 states are stepping up to restrict #PFAS and other toxic chemicals. Time for MA to act!

PFAS “forever chemicals” are linked to serious health harms and are used in manufacturing and everyday products like cookware, clothing, and more. #StatesInTheLead are considering stronger health protections to reduce exposure. 💪 Read our 2026 analysis: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...

📢 A new analysis from @SaferStates finds that at least 33 states will consider 275 policies to address #PFAS, plastics, and other toxic chemicals. WA is proud to be #StatesInTheLead getting bisphenols out of receipt paper and more! 🙌 More here: www.saferstates.org/press-room/e...

📢 NEW: Our 2026 analysis finds at least 15 major policies taking effect in 2026 that will provide new public health protections nationwide. At least 33 states are also likely to consider 275 policies that will address #PFAS, plastics, & other toxic chemicals. 🔗 www.saferstates.org/press-room/e...

❗️A House bill would weaken #TSCA and roll back federal protections against toxic chemicals. As states continue to lead in protecting communities, Congress must put our health first and reject this bill. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

The Toxic Act is a chemical industry wish list that would weaken health protections and let more chemicals on the market without proper review. We need stronger chemical safety laws, not giveaways to polluters. Congress must stop the chemical industry from rolling back our health protections! #TSCA

🚨More than 300 legislators from across the country sent a clear message to Congress: do not weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act. CT legislators are HEAVILY represented because CT families don't want rollbacks to chemical safety protections! #TSCA #statesinthelead @saferstates.bsky.social

🚨More than 300 legislators from across the country just sent a clear message to Congress: do not weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act. RI legislators are HEAVILY represented because RI families don't want rollbacks to chemical safety protections! #TSCA @saferstates.bsky.social

Over 47 MA state legislators are among 300+ legislators pushing back against chemical industry efforts to weaken #TSCA and roll back health protections. The message to Congress: stand with communities, not polluters. @saferstates.bsky.social Read more: www.saferstates.org/market-and-f...

📈 The TOXIC Act would lead to more toxic chemicals, more cancer & more industry profit. It would roll back core public health protections, putting chemical industry profits over people’s health. We need stronger protections from toxic chemicals—not weaker ones. Congress must reject the TOXIC Act!

#StatesInTheLead have led the way in protecting toxic chemicals. Strong federal protections and strong state action go hand in hand. That’s why 300+ legislators are telling Congress: don’t undermine state authority or weaken #TSCA. Read more: www.saferstates.org/market-and-f...

#StatesInTheLead have led the way in protecting toxic chemicals. Strong federal protections and strong state action go hand in hand. That’s why 300+ legislators are telling Congress: don’t undermine state authority or weaken #TSCA. Read more: www.saferstates.org/market-and-f...

❗️A new chemical industry-backed bill would weaken federal chemical protections, allowing more toxic chemicals into our homes, food, and water. As these safeguards face attack, states continue to lead. Congress must defend public health. Read more here: www.saferstates.org/press-room/h...

Some great news to start the new year! 👏 Toxic bisphenols don’t belong in everyday products. Washington’s new rule keeps these harmful chemicals out of receipts, protecting the health of cashiers and shoppers. This is a great example of state leadership. #StatesInTheLead

🚨 Health advocates are sounding the alarm as industry pushes to weaken TSCA, a law that keeps unsafe chemicals out of our homes, food, drinking water, and bodies. Congress must protect our health, not polluters.