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Our new research shows many of The Home Depot’s top suppliers are still using PVC in their packaging. Seriously?!
#PVC doesn’t make our homes better; it threatens our health, safety, and the environment. 🌎 The Home Depot can and must do more to phase it out of all packaging on store shelves.
#PVC doesn’t make our homes better; it threatens our health, safety, and the environment. 🌎 The Home Depot can and must do more to phase it out of all packaging on store shelves.
Packed in poison plastic: New research shows The Home Depot’s key suppliers are using PVC packaging - Toxic-Free Future
Our new research shows that The Home Depot can and must do more to rid their stores of PVC, the poison plastic, from packaging.
toxicfreefuture.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Our new research shows many of The Home Depot’s top suppliers are still using PVC in their packaging. Seriously?!
#PVC doesn’t make our homes better; it threatens our health, safety, and the environment. 🌎 The Home Depot can and must do more to phase it out of all packaging on store shelves.
#PVC doesn’t make our homes better; it threatens our health, safety, and the environment. 🌎 The Home Depot can and must do more to phase it out of all packaging on store shelves.
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💥 The chemical lobby is trying to weaken #TSCA — the law that protects us from dangerous chemicals, bans deadly solvents like TCE and methylene chloride & lets states act on toxics like #PFAS.
Tell your senators to keep TSCA strong and oppose industry rollbacks.
toxicfreefuture.org/take-action/...
Tell your senators to keep TSCA strong and oppose industry rollbacks.
toxicfreefuture.org/take-action/...
November 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
💥 The chemical lobby is trying to weaken #TSCA — the law that protects us from dangerous chemicals, bans deadly solvents like TCE and methylene chloride & lets states act on toxics like #PFAS.
Tell your senators to keep TSCA strong and oppose industry rollbacks.
toxicfreefuture.org/take-action/...
Tell your senators to keep TSCA strong and oppose industry rollbacks.
toxicfreefuture.org/take-action/...
A class-based approach, with transparency, and proven safer alternatives is the only way to move forward and stop #toxic chemicals.
"We need to get off of this pesticide treadmill, and we can't just ban one chemical at a time. We need to be looking at these as classes of chemicals." @publicnewsservice.bsky.social
app.publicnewsservice.org/story/report...
app.publicnewsservice.org/story/report...
Report: Pesticide banned in 70+ countries widely used in NC
A new analysis showed the harmful life cycle from production to application of a widely used pesticide in North Carolina.The chemical paraquat is a quick-acting herbicide used for weed control.
app.publicnewsservice.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
A class-based approach, with transparency, and proven safer alternatives is the only way to move forward and stop #toxic chemicals.
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Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose. n.pr/3XEhzsB
Eating just a handful of plastic can be fatal for marine animals, a study finds
Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose.
n.pr
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic it takes to be a lethal dose. n.pr/3XEhzsB
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Sports + science fans, rejoice! @cenmag.bsky.social has a bracket -- for chemistry pictures. Check out our cool new feature. cen.acs.org/education/sc...
Our first-ever Chempics Bracket is here. Vote for your favorite science photo
Only one photo will emerge victorious
cen.acs.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Sports + science fans, rejoice! @cenmag.bsky.social has a bracket -- for chemistry pictures. Check out our cool new feature. cen.acs.org/education/sc...
This makes such a strong case that to truly avoid #toxics the whole lifecycle is essential. And that SO MUCH MORE WORK needs to be done.
Check out our latest blog from our director of campaigns and programs, Maya Rommwatt, on toxic chemicals in both recycled and virgin PET plastic! #toxicchemicals #plastic #plasticpollution #recycling defendourhealth.org/blog/new-stu...
New study reveals toxic chemicals in both recycled and virgin PET - Defend Our Health
A new study published in the journal Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts examines the occurrence of hazardous chemicals in the common plastic PET and recycled PET. Defend Our Health participated in the study’s design and collection process — managed by our partners at Ecology Center —to learn more about the differences between hazardous chemicals commonly used as PET additives and those… Read more »
defendourhealth.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This makes such a strong case that to truly avoid #toxics the whole lifecycle is essential. And that SO MUCH MORE WORK needs to be done.
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The Toxic Substances Control Act protects us from dangerous chemicals in everyday products, but EPA wants to weaken it. Take action now!
#Toxics #PFAS #MomDetective #TSCA
www.momscleanairforce.org/keep-toxic-c...
#Toxics #PFAS #MomDetective #TSCA
www.momscleanairforce.org/keep-toxic-c...
Moms Tell EPA to We Need Strong Safety Reviews for Chemicals in Rugs, Toys, and More - Moms Clean Air Force
The Toxic Substances Control Act protects us from dangerous chemicals in everyday products, but EPA wants to weaken it.
www.momscleanairforce.org
October 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The Toxic Substances Control Act protects us from dangerous chemicals in everyday products, but EPA wants to weaken it. Take action now!
#Toxics #PFAS #MomDetective #TSCA
www.momscleanairforce.org/keep-toxic-c...
#Toxics #PFAS #MomDetective #TSCA
www.momscleanairforce.org/keep-toxic-c...
We’ve got a serious over-reliance on petrochemicals. This recent Wirecutter piece seems to miss the bigger takeaway. We should just use fewer plastic-based items where they’re not needed. In laundry there are tons of alternatives.
#LessPlastic #Laundry #toxics
www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...
#LessPlastic #Laundry #toxics
www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...
Yes, Detergent Pods Are Plastic. No, You Shouldn’t Worry About Them.
If you think your detergent pods are contributing to microplastics pollution, think again.
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We’ve got a serious over-reliance on petrochemicals. This recent Wirecutter piece seems to miss the bigger takeaway. We should just use fewer plastic-based items where they’re not needed. In laundry there are tons of alternatives.
#LessPlastic #Laundry #toxics
www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...
#LessPlastic #Laundry #toxics
www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...
New research found toxic chemicals in both recycled & virgin PET plastic. Recycling alone won’t solve the plastics crisis when the material itself is toxic. Safer materials and stronger transparency is needed.
defendourhealth.org/blog/new-stu...
#Toxic #PFAS #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy
defendourhealth.org/blog/new-stu...
#Toxic #PFAS #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy
New study reveals toxic chemicals in both recycled and virgin PET - Defend Our Health
A new study published in the journal Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts examines the occurrence of hazardous chemicals in the common plastic PET and recycled PET. Defend Our Health…
defendourhealth.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM
New research found toxic chemicals in both recycled & virgin PET plastic. Recycling alone won’t solve the plastics crisis when the material itself is toxic. Safer materials and stronger transparency is needed.
defendourhealth.org/blog/new-stu...
#Toxic #PFAS #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy
defendourhealth.org/blog/new-stu...
#Toxic #PFAS #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy
While this may be a case of a big accident, it drives home the point that the ubiquitous use of plastics across our lives will lead to more beaches experiencing the same.
#plastic #toxics #beaches #WTF
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
#plastic #toxics #beaches #WTF
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‘Environmental catastrophe’ fears as millions of plastic beads wash up on Camber Sands
MP asks for explanation from Southern Water amid concerns the spill could have dire impact on rare sea life
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:01 AM
While this may be a case of a big accident, it drives home the point that the ubiquitous use of plastics across our lives will lead to more beaches experiencing the same.
#plastic #toxics #beaches #WTF
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
#plastic #toxics #beaches #WTF
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
“PFAS-free” doesn’t always mean PFAS-free.
Testing found PFAS in Cornell’s “PFAS-free” synthetic turf. Labels aren’t enough—we need verifiable testing and truly safer materials.
zerowasteithaca.org/independent-...
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #ToxicFree #Greenwashing #SaferSolutions #toxics
Testing found PFAS in Cornell’s “PFAS-free” synthetic turf. Labels aren’t enough—we need verifiable testing and truly safer materials.
zerowasteithaca.org/independent-...
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #ToxicFree #Greenwashing #SaferSolutions #toxics
Independent Labs Reveal PFAS in Cornell Turf Despite Claims
Discover independent lab findings revealing PFAS presence in Cornell’s synthetic turf, challenging their 'PFAS-free' claims. Learn more here.
zerowasteithaca.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:42 AM
“PFAS-free” doesn’t always mean PFAS-free.
Testing found PFAS in Cornell’s “PFAS-free” synthetic turf. Labels aren’t enough—we need verifiable testing and truly safer materials.
zerowasteithaca.org/independent-...
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #ToxicFree #Greenwashing #SaferSolutions #toxics
Testing found PFAS in Cornell’s “PFAS-free” synthetic turf. Labels aren’t enough—we need verifiable testing and truly safer materials.
zerowasteithaca.org/independent-...
#PFAS #ForeverChemicals #ToxicFree #Greenwashing #SaferSolutions #toxics
Duke University has new research that the real societal cost of plastics could be up to $11 TRILLION a year in the US alone. For real. The study mapped the hidden toll ranging from pollution to public health to waste cleanup.
🔗 nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/articles/pla...
🔗 nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/articles/pla...
November 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Duke University has new research that the real societal cost of plastics could be up to $11 TRILLION a year in the US alone. For real. The study mapped the hidden toll ranging from pollution to public health to waste cleanup.
🔗 nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/articles/pla...
🔗 nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/articles/pla...
When at a digital conference, I am forever disappointed when the chat is disabled.
We have this amazing tool for side bars, engagement, and discourse. But instead we turn it off for a purely parochial model. Let me talk with people!
We have this amazing tool for side bars, engagement, and discourse. But instead we turn it off for a purely parochial model. Let me talk with people!
November 8, 2025 at 3:03 AM
When at a digital conference, I am forever disappointed when the chat is disabled.
We have this amazing tool for side bars, engagement, and discourse. But instead we turn it off for a purely parochial model. Let me talk with people!
We have this amazing tool for side bars, engagement, and discourse. But instead we turn it off for a purely parochial model. Let me talk with people!
A new day a new compelling reason to reduce pollution.
A U.S. study of 400,000+ women found that each 10 ppb increase in nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) raised breast cancer risk by ~3%. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was associated with especially aggressive tumor types.
A U.S. study of 400,000+ women found that each 10 ppb increase in nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) raised breast cancer risk by ~3%. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was associated with especially aggressive tumor types.
Air pollution, even at low levels, may heighten breast cancer risk
Women who live in areas with more air pollution may face a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new, large-scale study.
usrtk.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:29 AM
A new day a new compelling reason to reduce pollution.
A U.S. study of 400,000+ women found that each 10 ppb increase in nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) raised breast cancer risk by ~3%. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was associated with especially aggressive tumor types.
A U.S. study of 400,000+ women found that each 10 ppb increase in nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) raised breast cancer risk by ~3%. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was associated with especially aggressive tumor types.
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This @washingtonpost.com article by @shannonosaka.bsky.social gets it right on the hazards of black plastics!
“This chemical is being banned in televisions. Why should we be okay with it in the products that are touching your food or that your children are playing with?”
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“This chemical is being banned in televisions. Why should we be okay with it in the products that are touching your food or that your children are playing with?”
wapo.st/3Xe1Oc6
Here’s the real concern when it comes to black plastic
A study — which was later corrected — scared many. But the debate over spatulas and sushi trays misses the point.
wapo.st
February 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
This @washingtonpost.com article by @shannonosaka.bsky.social gets it right on the hazards of black plastics!
“This chemical is being banned in televisions. Why should we be okay with it in the products that are touching your food or that your children are playing with?”
wapo.st/3Xe1Oc6
“This chemical is being banned in televisions. Why should we be okay with it in the products that are touching your food or that your children are playing with?”
wapo.st/3Xe1Oc6
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No one should have to worry about toxic #PFAS in the water they drink, the food they eat, or the products they buy. That’s why #StatesInTheLead are taking action to tackle the PFAS crisis.
Read more from our 2025 Analysis: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...
Read more from our 2025 Analysis: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...
February 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
No one should have to worry about toxic #PFAS in the water they drink, the food they eat, or the products they buy. That’s why #StatesInTheLead are taking action to tackle the PFAS crisis.
Read more from our 2025 Analysis: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...
Read more from our 2025 Analysis: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...
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Women have a right to feed their babies breast milk free of #PFAS. Our own research found PFAS in 100% of tested breast milk.
We can't protect our health when PFAS are put into products & there is no transparency & no safeguards from the most hazardous chemicals. toxicfreefuture.org/research/bre...
We can't protect our health when PFAS are put into products & there is no transparency & no safeguards from the most hazardous chemicals. toxicfreefuture.org/research/bre...
February 6, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Women have a right to feed their babies breast milk free of #PFAS. Our own research found PFAS in 100% of tested breast milk.
We can't protect our health when PFAS are put into products & there is no transparency & no safeguards from the most hazardous chemicals. toxicfreefuture.org/research/bre...
We can't protect our health when PFAS are put into products & there is no transparency & no safeguards from the most hazardous chemicals. toxicfreefuture.org/research/bre...
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ICYMI: our webinar last week shared key findings, trends, and recommendations from our 2024 Retailer Report Card.
🍿 Watch the webinar and download slides at the link below.
#MindTheStore #susty #sustainability
toxicfreefuture.org/blog/new-web...
🍿 Watch the webinar and download slides at the link below.
#MindTheStore #susty #sustainability
toxicfreefuture.org/blog/new-web...
New webinar recording: insights from the latest Retailer Report Card - Toxic-Free Future
This week, we held a webinar to share the key findings, trends, and recommendations from our 2024 Retailer Report Card. In case you missed it, you can watch the webinar recording in the video below an...
toxicfreefuture.org
February 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
ICYMI: our webinar last week shared key findings, trends, and recommendations from our 2024 Retailer Report Card.
🍿 Watch the webinar and download slides at the link below.
#MindTheStore #susty #sustainability
toxicfreefuture.org/blog/new-web...
🍿 Watch the webinar and download slides at the link below.
#MindTheStore #susty #sustainability
toxicfreefuture.org/blog/new-web...
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It's a new year, and new chemical bans have gone into effect in #Washington!
These bans follow years of advocacy by TFF & partners & demonstrate why Washington is a leader in protecting the health of people & the environment from harmful chemicals in products.
toxicfreefuture.org/blog/new-yea...
These bans follow years of advocacy by TFF & partners & demonstrate why Washington is a leader in protecting the health of people & the environment from harmful chemicals in products.
toxicfreefuture.org/blog/new-yea...
New year, new chemical bans in Washington state - Toxic-Free Future
It is the start of 2025, and we are celebrating the implementation of the first restrictions under both the Safer Products for Washington Program and the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act! Some of these are f...
toxicfreefuture.org
February 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
It's a new year, and new chemical bans have gone into effect in #Washington!
These bans follow years of advocacy by TFF & partners & demonstrate why Washington is a leader in protecting the health of people & the environment from harmful chemicals in products.
toxicfreefuture.org/blog/new-yea...
These bans follow years of advocacy by TFF & partners & demonstrate why Washington is a leader in protecting the health of people & the environment from harmful chemicals in products.
toxicfreefuture.org/blog/new-yea...
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📢 NEW: Our 2025 analysis of state policies on toxic chemicals & plastics is out! States are leading the way in tackling #PFAS, harmful chemicals in cosmetics, and plastic pollution. #StatesInTheLead
What is YOUR state doing?
Read here: bit.ly/40DMoPa
What is YOUR state doing?
Read here: bit.ly/40DMoPa
February 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
📢 NEW: Our 2025 analysis of state policies on toxic chemicals & plastics is out! States are leading the way in tackling #PFAS, harmful chemicals in cosmetics, and plastic pollution. #StatesInTheLead
What is YOUR state doing?
Read here: bit.ly/40DMoPa
What is YOUR state doing?
Read here: bit.ly/40DMoPa
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Today marks the two year anniversary of the #EastPalestine Ohio #vinylchloride train derailment.
@toxicfreefuture.bsky.social continues to support the local community’s requests for a federal emergency declaration and issued the following statement in response:
toxicfreefuture.org/press-room/t...
@toxicfreefuture.bsky.social continues to support the local community’s requests for a federal emergency declaration and issued the following statement in response:
toxicfreefuture.org/press-room/t...
Two years after Ohio train derailment, Vice President JD Vance visits East Palestine, OH - Toxic-Free Future
Toxic-Free Future supports the East Palestine, Ohio community's request for the White House to issue an emergency declaration to safeguard residents.
toxicfreefuture.org
February 4, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Today marks the two year anniversary of the #EastPalestine Ohio #vinylchloride train derailment.
@toxicfreefuture.bsky.social continues to support the local community’s requests for a federal emergency declaration and issued the following statement in response:
toxicfreefuture.org/press-room/t...
@toxicfreefuture.bsky.social continues to support the local community’s requests for a federal emergency declaration and issued the following statement in response:
toxicfreefuture.org/press-room/t...
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From strip mines to wood-pellet mills, polluting industries are burdening small Southern towns with the hidden costs of consumption.
Our latest season of Broken Ground takes you to rural communities across the South to uncover their environmental struggles.
Listen now: brokengroundpodcast.org
Our latest season of Broken Ground takes you to rural communities across the South to uncover their environmental struggles.
Listen now: brokengroundpodcast.org
January 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
From strip mines to wood-pellet mills, polluting industries are burdening small Southern towns with the hidden costs of consumption.
Our latest season of Broken Ground takes you to rural communities across the South to uncover their environmental struggles.
Listen now: brokengroundpodcast.org
Our latest season of Broken Ground takes you to rural communities across the South to uncover their environmental struggles.
Listen now: brokengroundpodcast.org
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Don't miss this @sierraclub.bsky.social piece on how PVC building materials from retailers like The Home Depot may be filled with a "witch's brew of toxic additives." The Home Depot must ban this poison plastic to protect consumers, workers & frontline communities.
www.sierraclub.org/sierra/envir...
www.sierraclub.org/sierra/envir...
Not Fantastic: Our Plastic Buildings
Here's what you need to know about polyvinyl chloride, or PVC
www.sierraclub.org
January 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Don't miss this @sierraclub.bsky.social piece on how PVC building materials from retailers like The Home Depot may be filled with a "witch's brew of toxic additives." The Home Depot must ban this poison plastic to protect consumers, workers & frontline communities.
www.sierraclub.org/sierra/envir...
www.sierraclub.org/sierra/envir...
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🎉 GOOD NEWS: the U.S. FDA announced that it will ban the toxic artificial food coloring Red No. 3 from being used in foods, drinks, and ingested drugs in the United States! ‼️
CEH was mentioned in @Forbes' article on this important public health victory: www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
CEH was mentioned in @Forbes' article on this important public health victory: www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
January 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
🎉 GOOD NEWS: the U.S. FDA announced that it will ban the toxic artificial food coloring Red No. 3 from being used in foods, drinks, and ingested drugs in the United States! ‼️
CEH was mentioned in @Forbes' article on this important public health victory: www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
CEH was mentioned in @Forbes' article on this important public health victory: www.forbes.com/sites/maryro...
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Happy New Year! 🎉
Several new state policies targeting #PFAS "forever chemicals" took effect on January 1, 2025. These restrictions span 14 product categories in 10 states, marking a huge win for public health & safer products.
Read here: www.saferstates.org/insights/sta...
Several new state policies targeting #PFAS "forever chemicals" took effect on January 1, 2025. These restrictions span 14 product categories in 10 states, marking a huge win for public health & safer products.
Read here: www.saferstates.org/insights/sta...
States Lead the Way: New PFAS Restrictions Going into Effect in 2025 - Safer States
Happy New Year! Starting January 1, 2025, several state policies targeting PFAS “forever chemicals” went into effect, marking a major milestone in protecting public health and helping transform the na...
www.saferstates.org
January 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Happy New Year! 🎉
Several new state policies targeting #PFAS "forever chemicals" took effect on January 1, 2025. These restrictions span 14 product categories in 10 states, marking a huge win for public health & safer products.
Read here: www.saferstates.org/insights/sta...
Several new state policies targeting #PFAS "forever chemicals" took effect on January 1, 2025. These restrictions span 14 product categories in 10 states, marking a huge win for public health & safer products.
Read here: www.saferstates.org/insights/sta...