Protecting Oregonians from Pollution

Kids’ Health

OEC works to protect kids’ health from toxic pollution by helping parents and caregivers secure and act on the information they need to reduce children’s exposure to toxic chemicals. The Oregon Environmental Council is gearing up for an exciting legislative session in 2009. We are forwarding several proposals, many in coordination with a broad group of allies. We are working on proposals like the "Children's Safe Product Act." This legislation will protect children from toxic chemicals in toys and other kids’ products by creating the infrastructure needed to provide citizens information on toxic chemicals; managing chemicals based on hazards; and substituting safer alternatives for highly hazardous toxins found in children’s toys and personal care products.

Read the fact sheet about the "Children's Safe Products Act" [PDF]

We are also working to pass legislation that will create high-performing schools that reduce student and staff exposure to chemicals of concern by requiring the use of green cleaning products, Integrated Pest Management techniques, diesel school bus replacement, and green building design and construction techniques.

Read about "Healthy Schools Initiative" fact sheet [PDF]

Click on the links below to learn more about :

• Tiny Footprints: a resource for parents
• Eco-Healthy Child Care
• Healthy Schools 

Health Professionals

OEC partners with health professionals to protect kids and all Oregonians from pollution in our environment. Click on the links below to learn more:

Healthy Environment Forum

Collaborative on Health and the Environment

Healthy Environment, Healthy Tomorrow

Health Impacts of Pollution

OEC works to reduce releases of and exposures to the pollutants that are of greatest concern to human health in Oregon. Click on the links below to learn more:

In our bodies

In the air we breathe

In our water

In the food we eat

In our homes and communities

In common products