Toxic Free Kids Act
Oregon’s law is one of the strongest chemical policies in the nation.
In a resounding victory for the health and well-being of Oregonians, Oregon Environmental Council and coalition partners successfully advocated for the passage of two crucial environmental health bills in the 2023 legislative session.
Despite facing staunch opposition from the chemical industry, our coalition’s unwavering commitment and tenacity paid off, as we se
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April 4, 2023, 9:33 pm
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It’s National Public Health Week. Let’s tackle toxic chemicals!
This post was co-authored by Lisa Arkin, Executive Director, Beyond Toxics
It’s National Public Health Week. Let’s tackle toxic chemicals!
Every child deserves a safe environment to grow in that allows them to become strong and healthy and develop to their full potential. During National Public Health Week, it’s important to draw attention to the health
April 4, 2023, 8:47 pm
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Personal Care Products Should Not Be Toxic
Updated on January 23, 2023
Consumers want to believe that their favorite brands of makeup, toiletries, and other personal care products are safe. But in reality, most of these products contain unregulated chemicals known to be toxic when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. It is estimated that there are over 10,000 chemicals in the beauty market today.
OEC conducted a survey amongst
November 2, 2022, 5:59 pm
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Tell outdoor retailer REI to take toxic ‘forever chemicals’ out of their apparel!
From waterproof jackets to boots, outdoor gear sold at REI and other retailers like Columbia Sportswear contains ‘
September 15, 2022, 10:57 pm
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UPDATE: Victory! Judge dismisses Oregon Toxic Free Kids Act Litigation
As we reported at the start of the new year (see below), American Apparel, the Toy Association, and its member coalition- Safe to Play, had
September 7, 2022, 10:57 pm
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Emerging toxics: PFAS in groundwater
By Jamie Pang South, Environmental Health Program Director, and Stacey Dalgaard, Water Outreach Director
What is a “forever chemical”?
Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl substances, known collectively as PFAS, are a class of synthetic, man-made chemicals that do not break down in the environment and build up in our blood and organs. This has earned them the name “forever chemicals,” and they have now been
September 25, 2020, 5:48 pm
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Do you ever wonder what’s in your water?
The water in our rivers and groundwater isn’t pure H2O. Every water source has different minerals and compounds. Many are harmless or even healthful, but others can be toxic to humans or aquatic life.
Some harmful toxics are naturally occurring, like bacteria, arsenic and algae. Some aren’t supposed to be in the river but get washed off our streets and farms, like brake fluid, mercury, fertilizers and pesticides. And some are man-made syn
September 18, 2020, 7:43 pm
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Robert Verhoogen
January 5, 2015 (9:03 pm)
I’m a retired pediatrician who fully endorses this important law!
John Wadsworth
January 5, 2015 (9:07 pm)
We deserve to be informed and keep our kids safe.
Mary McGaughey
January 5, 2015 (10:07 pm)
Toxicity in the environment is destroying the planet, and all biological organisms. Time, long past, to eliminate all toxins. We need a planetary detox!
Gearld Fisher
January 6, 2015 (1:41 am)
It’s about time that we all take a stand, and demand that all manufactures indicate that their materials and processes are proven safe for our children.
Our Government has done little to protect, and make sure that materials are safe for human exposure.
Just think about it how the use of harmful chemicals have effected all of us, and is not being controlled today.
If someone was being paid off to evaluate rather than not it would be a benfit us all.
I would like to see a certification lable on all toys, indicating that they meet all safety standards.
This means that someone needs to care enough about the safety/lives of our love ones.
Marcia Denison
January 6, 2015 (3:05 am)
People’s drinking water is being poisoned with 2,4 D (agent orange), Atrazine that kills both plants and animals, Glyphosate and who knows what all where industrial timber lands are sprayed in drinking watersheds, and in the air where people work and live. People are dying of Spider Brain Cancer and getting Breast Cancer in hoards, especially men who work for timber companies. The state does nearly nothing because of the corrupt legislature and ALEC. The people ODF sends to watch aerial spraying and inspect poisoning complaints are rendered disabled from work from neurological damage, Parkinson’s, MS, and cancers, also got in entire towns and rural communities being poisoned . This is genocide. This has to change now! If our legislators won’t change it, out they go!!
Paul Richey
January 6, 2015 (3:19 am)
I am not a judge nor a jury. But I buy and pay for products that are in the children’s toys category. Label, Label,
and Label. I know; if Monsanto can get away with it why can’t you? Monsanto ain’t getting away with it. Just
stay tuned. Meanwhile, clean up the toys, cloths and things that can go into the mouths of young’uns.
Darise Weller
January 6, 2015 (3:51 am)
We all need protection from harmful chemicals
Judy
February 15, 2015 (6:30 am)
As a RN I feel we need to do everything we can do to keep children safe.
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