Sign the Toxic Free Kids Pledge
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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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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Tell outdoor retailer REI to take toxic ‘forever chemicals’ out of their apparel!
Editors Note: Thanks in part to the hard work of OEC, the support of our members, and the advocacy of like-minded organizations, REI committed to ending the sale of products with PFAS by 2026. Checkout OEC’s blog below for a snapshot of our 2022 campaign pressing the retailer to abandon these toxic products.
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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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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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Show support for the Toxic Free Kids Act! Sign our petition, please!
Oregon’s Toxic Free Kids Act is a landmark consumer safety and children’s health law that was passed with bipartisan support in 2015.
Since it passed, we’ve learned that hundreds of products – like pajamas, dolls, and underwear – contain chemicals scientifically linked to cancer and other se
January 31, 2020, 2:52 pm
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New Report Reveals Top Retailers Making Major Chemical Safety Advances
A new report released this week by Oregon Environmental Council’s partner Safer Chemicals Healthy Families reveals that many of our nation’s top retailers are vo
November 21, 2019, 10:03 pm
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