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Yet another reason as to why we need to reduce plastic use and production and shift to non-toxic, reusable systems.

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"The plastics industry continues to claim that reusables are unsafe compared to disposable plastic items. Scientists quickly debunked these claims. A recent study shows that overall, reusables are not major pathogen transmission sources." via @surfrider.org

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Two years after the #EastPalestine OH train derailment, The Home Depot still sells #PVC building materials made from vinyl chloride. The Home Depot must ban this #PoisonPlastic to protect communities at risk of vinyl chloride exposure, from Texas to New Jersey. toxicfreefuture.org/take-action/...

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France is the latest major government to ban #PFAS, this time in cosmetics, clothing, and shoes. This underscores the need for major retailers and brands to phase out these unnecessary persistent toxic chemicals and ensure substitutes are safer. www.msn.com/en-gb/health...

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States have long led the way when it comes to protecting Americans from #PFAS. Now they’re codifying the EPA’s near-zero limits for some PFAS in drinking water to guard against possible Trump administration rollbacks. #ForeverChemicals www.thenewlede.org/2025/02/stat...

submitted 30 days ago • 1 comment

Some great world news to end your week! It's great to see other countries step up to restrict toxic #PFAS chemicals. 👏

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🚨 Harmful plastics are being found in our water, food, and even our bodies. In 2025, states are stepping up to reduce plastic use, restrict toxic #PVC, push for reuse, and more. #StatesInTheLead What’s your state doing? Find out in our latest analysis: bit.ly/41eKbLz

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Here in NY, the work to advance #BeautyJustice is championed by Sen. Webb and Assm. Glick! This is year for the Beauty Justice Act to become law! #nontoxicny #pfasfreeny @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social

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Beauty and self-care shouldn’t come at the cost of your health. That’s why states are taking action to protect consumers from toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products. 💄🧴 #StatesInTheLead Read more: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...

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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

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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...

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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

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Our 2024 Retailer Report Card found that retailers like Apple, Sephora, Walmart & Target have made progress phasing out harmful chemicals from products & packaging - demonstrating that it's possible for retailers to do better. #MindTheStore www.packagingdive.com/news/retaile...

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Retailers, policymakers, and brands are invited to join our @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social webinar next week to learn about the findings, trends, and policy recommendations from the 2024 Retailer Report Card. #MindTheStore Details here: toxicfreefuture.org/blog/what-re...

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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...

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📢 Are you looking for a part-time position? We're hiring! Consider joining our team as an Administrative Assistant. 🙌 More information here: toxicfreefuture.org/employment/s...

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Great news! Texas has joined a growing bipartisan effort to hold #PFAS manufacturers accountable for their role in harming public health. 👏 Read here: www.texastribune.org/2024/12/11/t...

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Donovan credited the current president for finalizing the PFAS drinking water standard, but at the same time, she said she is “begging the Biden administration to allow the EPA to propose a rule to limit PFAS discharges.” thehill.com/policy/energ...

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From coast to coast, states are stepping up to protect people and the environment from toxic chemicals, hold polluters accountable, and promote safer solutions. 🌎 🙌 Curious about policies in your state? Explore our bill tracker! bit.ly/3P2gnLX

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🎁 Just in time for the holidays! VPIRGs new report shares tips to avoid excessive & toxic plastic packaging. It also highlights the harmful chemicals lurking in plastics. Read here: bit.ly/3ZBw0PX

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We’re still settling in here, like many of you! Check out our PFAS Starter Pack to explore the amazing work being done to address #PFAS issues. Think someone’s missing or want to be added? Let us know in the comments or send us a message! 🙌 go.bsky.app/ThQN6Zs

submitted 124 days ago • 7 comments

This is very disappointing. Transitioning to non-toxic reusables and reducing plastic use are critical steps in tackling the plastics crisis.

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"There is bipartisan support for PFAS protections. States will continue to act, because the demands for clean air and water and safer products are there." - Sarah Doll, national director of Safer States Read the full Stateline story here: bit.ly/3ZlRFuk

submitted 111 days ago • 0 comments

From coast to coast, states are stepping up to protect people and the environment from toxic chemicals, hold polluters accountable, and promote safer solutions. 🌎 🙌 Curious about policies in your state? Explore our bill tracker! bit.ly/3P2gnLX

submitted 112 days ago • 0 comments

Must read by @rommwatt.bsky.social As the nation prepares for another holiday shopping season... it’s more important than ever that retailers support efforts to reduce toxic chemicals and plastics in everyday products so that shoppers can choose safer products www.commondreams.org/opinion/reta...

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Shopping for loved ones? Hoping to make your purchases less #toxic? Checkout @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social's groundbreaking Retailer Report Card to see which retailers are failing and which are cleaning up their act. www.commondreams.org/opinion/reta...

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What happens when #PFAS & #microplastics join forces? According to the latest research, they create an even more toxic threat to our health and environment. It’s time for #StatesInTheLead to step up with bold policies to reduce plastic use and phase-out PFAS chemicals. bit.ly/4fJJlLW

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❗️The 2024 Retailer Report Card reveals most U.S. retailers are still failing on safer products. Fortunately, #StatesInTheLead are enacting policies to ban toxic chemicals, pushing retailers to improve—and some are proving safer innovation is possible! Read more here: bit.ly/48OoQuK

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We’re still settling in here, like many of you! Check out our PFAS Starter Pack to explore the amazing work being done to address #PFAS issues. Think someone’s missing or want to be added? Let us know in the comments or send us a message! 🙌 go.bsky.app/ThQN6Zs

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#StatesInTheLead have been taking bold steps to tackle toxic chemicals in personal care products. According to the new 2024 Retailer Report Card, both Sephora & Ulta Beauty earned top grades, highlighting growing market momentum for safer products. 💄💅 Read more here: bit.ly/48OoQuK

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A new report by Toxic-Free Future revealed that most retailers in the United States and Canada are falling short when it comes to ensuring that the products they sell are made with the safest chemicals and materials on the market. 🧪⚠️ nypost.com/2024/11/14/l...

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Most #plastic is not recycled... We must expose the *advanced recycling "scam by industry #AmericaRecyclesDay #BeyondPetrochemicals #recycling www.momscleanairforce.org/resources/th...

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BREAKING: Our 2024 Retailer Report Card was just published! 🎁As you head into holiday #shopping season, find out: Is your favorite retailer committed to selling safer products? Or did it land in the Toxic Hall of Shame? retailerreportcard.com #MindTheStore @toxicfreefuture.bsky.social

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❗️The 2024 Retailer Report Card reveals most U.S. retailers are still failing on safer products. Fortunately, #StatesInTheLead are enacting policies to ban toxic chemicals, pushing retailers to improve—and some are proving safer innovation is possible! Read more here: bit.ly/48OoQuK

submitted 130 days ago • 0 comments

States are leading the way in the fight against toxic chemicals! So far this year, 12 states have adopted at least 20 policies to protect communities & incentivize safer solutions. 👏 Check out key takeaways from some of this year's legislative sessions: bit.ly/3VKsi3h

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Great article by Hiroko Tabuchi in @nytimes.com! We need to hold polluters accountable for the harm they have caused to communities. Thirty state attorneys general have already initiated lawsuits against #PFAS manufacturers & this is only the beginning. #StatesInTheLead nyti.ms/3R5NEXr

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Thanks to leadership from impacted communities, Defend Our Heath, and others, Maine's commitment to protecting people from toxic #PFAS "forever chemicals" remains strong with recent revisions to its groundbreaking PFAS law. #StatesInTheLead Read more: bit.ly/3yc5nWR

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The last stretch of #INC4 negotiations on the #PlasticsTreaty is happening now! Let's make sure we: ⬇️ Reduce plastic production ❌ Ban toxic chemicals 🍴 Eliminate single-use plastics 🌱 Promote #SaferSolutions like non-toxic reuse systems

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BREAKING: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rule to designate PFOA & PFOS as hazardous substances under the #Superfund law! This is an important step to hold polluters accountable for cleaning up their toxic contamination. Read our full statement: bit.ly/3Q8B2hQ

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The Attorney General of Indiana is the latest to take legal action against #PFAS manufacturers for harming public health. This now brings the total number of state AGs taking action to hold polluters accountable to 30! 👏 More: bit.ly/49FWT74

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BREAKING: The US Environmental Protection Agency sets historic low drinking water standards for toxic #PFAS chemicals! #StatesInTheLead have long led the charge against PFAS and EPA's action marks a monumental step towards protecting communities nationwide. Read our press release: bit.ly/3PZ19aR

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Toxic chemicals like lead don't belong in children's food. That's why state leaders are taking action to protect our food supply and more. Discover how YOUR state is championing protection from toxic chemicals and materials: bit.ly/3P2gnLX

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📢 We're hiring! Want to make a difference in the fight for clean water, safer products, and healthy communities? Consider joining our team as a Policy Manager. More information here: bit.ly/3uzZocH

submitted 403 days ago • 0 comments

This year #StatesInTheLead will consider policies to reduce plastic use, promote safer reuse systems, ban toxic plastics like PVC, and stop the spread of #ToxicTechnologies like so-called "chemical recycling". Read more from our 2024 analysis: bit.ly/42uujnn

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