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Published on October 1, 2024 - 20:53 GMT

Study by Toxic-Free Future Finds Toxic Flame Retardants in U.S. Household Black Plastic Items

Highest levels of toxic flame retardants found in a spatula, sushi tray, and beaded necklace—likely the result of dirty plastic recycling SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new peer-reviewed study in Chemosphere finds, …

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Published on April 30, 2024 - 22:06 GMT

EPA finalizes ban on most uses of methylene chloride

Toxic-Free Future applauds EPA action that will save many lives, while urging greater protections for workers WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, EPA Assistant Administrator Michal Freedhoff finalized a rule to …

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Published on April 19, 2024 - 13:19 GMT

EPA announces final rule to designate two PFAS as “hazardous substances”

Safer States and Toxic-Free Future applaud this important step while urging EPA to take the next step and list all PFAS as hazardous under Superfund WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 19, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the U.S. Environmental …

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Published on April 10, 2024 - 11:44 GMT

EPA announces finalized drinking water standards for six individual PFAS “forever chemicals”

Comes after years of PFAS action by states & leading retailers nationwide. Safer States & Toxic-Free Future applaud EPA’s record low drinking water standards WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the U.S. …

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Published on February 8, 2024 - 11:36 GMT

New analysis suggests PFAS “forever chemicals” could be banned in more uses than ever in 2024

Other state bills this year will address toxic plastics, safe drinking water, and hazardous chemicals in personal care products PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Released today, Safer States’ 2024 analysis of …

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Published on January 22, 2024 - 18:18 GMT

New report finds up to 36 million pounds of vinyl chloride are transported across North American railways at any moment

For the first time ever, new report uncovers quantities and maps the route of vinyl chloride rail shipments by America’s largest producer, OxyVinyls WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, January 22, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, a new report released by …

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Published on December 14, 2023 - 21:13 GMT

EPA prioritizes vinyl chloride for TSCA risk evaluation, same chemical that burned in Ohio train disaster

Cancer-causing vinyl chloride is a key ingredient in production of PVC plastic, used in building materials and packaging; Public health groups call for ban WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, December 14, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the U.S. EPA …

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Published on July 19, 2023 - 20:04 GMT

New study reveals unregulated toxic chemicals are building up in people

Testing of breast milk finds unregulated flame retardants for the first time, while banned substances are decreasing. SEATTLE, WA, USA, July 19, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new peer-reviewed study in Environmental Pollution reveals that unregulated …

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Published on May 16, 2023 - 06:43 GMT

Strongest law in the U.S. regulating toxic chemicals in cosmetics signed by Washington State Governor today

Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act bans more chemicals of concern in beauty and personal care products than any other state or federal law. OLYMPIA, WA, USA, May 16, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (HB 1047)—sponsored …

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Published on April 13, 2023 - 20:56 GMT

New investigation uncovers largest polluters of vinyl chloride in U.S. & toxic impacts of making PVC plastics

Five companies collectively produce more than 10 billion pounds of vinyl chloride in a year in the U.S. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, April 13, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new investigation released today by Toxic-Free Future titled "PVC Poison Plastic…

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Published on March 13, 2023 - 22:08 GMT

More than 100 groups demand EPA conduct dioxin testing in areas impacted by the East Palestine train derailment

Experts & advocates urge EPA to make a deeper commitment to protecting impacted communities by conducting comprehensive & transparent process of dioxin testing EAST PALESTINE, OH, USA, March 13, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, River Valley …

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Published on March 2, 2023 - 07:58 GMT

Washington State’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act passes House of Representatives, moves to Senate

If passed, first-ever bill will be the strongest state law in the country regulating toxic chemicals in cosmetics OLYMPIA, WA, USA, March 2, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (HB 1047)—sponsored by Washington State …

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Published on February 22, 2023 - 13:12 GMT

REI announces it will ban PFAS in all textiles

New commitment follows nationwide campaign & state regulatory actions SEATTLE, WA, USA, February 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yesterday, leading outdoor retailer REI announced it will ban PFAS "forever chemicals" (per- and …

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Published on February 6, 2023 - 17:33 GMT

New analysis: PFAS “forever chemical” policies will dominate in states nationwide in 2023

Addressing plastic pollution & toxic chemicals in cosmetics are also expected to be key focus areas for many state policies this year. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Safer States released its 2023 …

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Published on September 30, 2022 - 21:48 GMT

California Governor signs first-in-nation ban on PFAS “forever chemicals” in textiles

Restrictions on PFAS in cosmetics also signed into law. Health advocates nationwide applaud the move & anticipate more government & corporate policies to follow PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yesterday, …

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Published on August 26, 2022 - 18:22 GMT

EPA Announces “Hazardous Substance” Designation for Two PFAS Chemicals

Toxic-Free Future applauds the move and urges continued action to end the use of PFAS WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, August 26, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This morning, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule …

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Published on July 22, 2022 - 15:26 GMT

Walmart removes nearly 37 million pounds of toxic “priority chemicals” from its products

Health advocates praise Walmart for its marketplace leadership in toxic chemical reductions and urge other retailers to follow SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Walmart recently published an update to its Environmental, …

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Published on July 20, 2022 - 15:19 GMT

100+ groups from across the country urge Congress to ban toxic PFAS in food packaging

Currently 11 states and 22 retailers have policies that ban PFAS "forever chemicals" in food packaging WASHINGTON, DC, USA, July 20, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 100 environmental health-focused groups from across the country sent a …

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Published on March 24, 2022 - 11:56 GMT

Burger King announces global ban of toxic “forever chemicals” in food packaging

RBI commits to eliminating PFAS in food packaging by 2025 in all stores worldwide; Health advocates urge Congress to pass federal ban WASHINGTON, DC, USA, March 24, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Restaurant Brands International (RBI) announced that …

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Published on February 8, 2022 - 00:32 GMT

Best Buy restricts toxic chemicals in its Exclusive Brand televisions

Company announces first-ever retail restriction on organohalogen flame retardants in its exclusive brand televisions. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Best Buy has announced a major new commitment to healthy products: …

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