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Burger King announces global ban of toxic

WebHealth advocates applaud commitment and urge Congress to pass federal ban on PFAS in food packaging. WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Restaurant Brands …

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Get the Facts: Hexane

WebHexane is a solvent widely used as an industrial cleaner and degreaser and is an ingredient in many consumer products. Easily inhaled or absorbed through the skin, hexane has …

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Our Mission and History

WebOur Mission and History. Toxic-Free Future is a national leader in environmental health research and advocacy. Through the power of science, education, and activism, Toxic …

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Burger King leadership addresses PFAS “forever chemicals” in food

WebToxic-Free Future works to create a healthier tomorrow by fostering the use of safer products, chemicals, and practices through advanced research, advocacy, …

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Gore-Tex manufacturer announces availability of new PFAS-free …

WebHealth advocates call for a ban of PFAS “forever chemicals” in products. Seattle, WA – After decades of providing waterproof outdoor materials using PFAS …

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New report: 9 out of 10 receipts contain toxic BPA or BPS

WebBeth Kemler Mobilization and Marketing Director Beth Kemler led Toxic-Free Future’s public outreach and marketing activities from 2016-2022. She has been organizing public …

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Toxic Flame Retardant Chemicals Found in TVs

WebThe new testing by Toxic-Free Future and Clean Production Action found that TV manufacturers continue to use toxic flame retardant chemicals in their products …

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PVC Poison Plastic

WebPVC is a cheap, toxic plastic that pollutes from its production to transportation, manufacture into products, use, and disposal. And, far too often these …

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Strongest law in the U.S. regulating toxic chemicals in cosmetics

WebThe Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (HB 1047) was signed by Governor Inslee, making it the strongest law in the nation regulating cosmetics and personal care products.

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Court issues decision in Safer Chemicals Healthy Families et al v.

WebNovember 15, 2019. Washington, DC — Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit handed down a decision in Safer Chemicals Healthy Families, et al v. U.S. EPA. …

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Is your television releasing harmful chemicals that are building up …

WebTelevisions contain toxic flame retardants, which can make their way into our bodies. And a new peer-reviewed study has fingered a flame retardant used in TVs as a significant …

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First-in-nation ban on lead in cookware signed by Washington …

WebGovernor Jay Inslee today signed the Lead in Cookware Act Toxic-Free Future applauds the Governor for taking this important action to protect communities SEATTLE, WA—Today, …

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Harmful chemicals found in sealants commonly used for …

WebMost people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about sealants, but they are used in every home, school, and workplace. And while you may not have noticed them in …

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Best Practices: Highlights From Successful Programs

WebFree or low-cost testing is offered in several states, sometimes at a local health department, to children who are uninsured or underinsured. For example, New Jersey’s local health …

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Styrene and polystyrene foam 101

WebPolystyrene foam contains the chemical styrene, which has been linked to cancer, vision and hearing loss, impaired memory and concentration, and nervous system effects…the …

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New study finds toxic chemicals in 80% of receipt paper tested, …

WebHealth advocates urge for continued work toward eliminating toxic bisphenols, such as BPS or BPA, from receipts through safer solutions. Ann Arbor, MI – …

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