My mind is always blown away when I read reports like the one issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology finding 5000 toxic chemicals in everyday children's products. Our children are the most vulnerable population, besides the elderly, to toxins, yet our addiction to cheap goods made overseas puts them at risk. From car seats to Wal*Mart dolls, our children are exposed to thousands of toxic chemical every day. ... continue reading...
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Johnson & Johnson Removing Toxic Chemicals from Products
by Margie Kelly, Communications Manager Last month, industry giant Johnson & Johnson made a stunning announcement: it was prepared to eliminate a “most wanted” list of chemicals from its beauty and baby products lines by 2015. Johnson & Johnson plans to phase out preservatives like quanternium-15, which releases formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, and triclosan, an antibacterial that may harm the human immune system. Another chemical that Johnson & Johnson pledged to eliminate is ... continue reading...
Tell the Senate: Healthy Children Need Safe Chemicals
by Margie Kelly, Communications Manager, Healthy Child Healthy World We know a lot about how toxic chemicals hurt kids. Babies are born with more than 200 chemicals in their bodies. Rates of childhood cancer keep rising, while other types of cancer are holding steady or declining. Every ecosystem, person and animal on the planet is contaminated with toxic chemicals. It’s not just factories that harbor dangerous chemicals; our couches, lotions, household cleaners, toys, building materials, ... continue reading...
Green Home Cleaning: Free of Parabens & Harsh Chemicals Molly Suds Laundry and Dog Wash
It is so refreshing to be sent a product claiming to be 100% non-toxic that actually is! No need to hunt for chemical ingredients hidden. No need for background checks! The story behind [amazon_link id="B0073LGECW" target="_blank" ]Molly Suds[/amazon_link] is one familiar to our readers. It's the moment we woke up to the chemical world we live in and became scared. Most of us become scared enough to simply switch products. Molly Suds decided to make them! The idea for our company came ... continue reading...
10 Toxic Common Chemicals Suspected of Causing Autism
With over 700 untested new chemicals introduced each year, and over 80,000 chemicals in household products, it's no wonder our children's brains are being negatively affected. 10 of these 80,000 toxic chemicals have recently been identified as potential causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as other learning disabilities. Rodale describes the discovery: In fact, in trying to figure out the sources of autism, researchers are proving that environmental factors—everything from farm ... continue reading...