At MomsRising, we’ve been working for years to keep kids safe from toxic Bisphenol-A (BPA) in food containers and bottles. We’ve generated tens of thousands of letters to Congress and state legislatures, and sent pages of petition signatures to manufacturers. We’ve made progress — but we still have a ways to go! The Food and [...]
Chemical security is probably not something you think about every day, nor should it be! As parents, we have enough to worry about. That’s why we need government and businesses to do their jobs to minimize the risks our families face from toxic chemicals. Did you know that this summer in North Carolina, a mom [...]
Well, here we go again. Virginia seems to be stuck rehashing the culture wars of the 1980′s in their Governor’s race, but with a new twist. Instead of one side demonizing working women, both sides are loving us up (although one could argue at times it’s still a bit patronizing). Seems that Republican candidate Bob [...]
Do you have friends or co-workers who use women’s handbags, buy children’s toys, car seats, or even have a pet or two? Well, yeah, that covers just about everyone we know! None of us want these products to expose us to toxic chemicals that are associated with health problems, but it turns out some of [...]
Ever notice those PVC free labels on products and think… I should know what that’s about, but I haven’t got the time to find out? Me too. Turns out that the production of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC—is incredibly bad for the environment. But there’s more! PVC is also a major source of phthalates, yes, the [...]
Want to say goodbye to those ever increasing parental worries about toxic chemicals used in everything from sunblock to beach balls, and even canned peaches? So do we! We’re sick and tired of reading report after report about dangers associated with the products we use everyday: Biphenol-A (BPA) in baby bottles, soda cans, and other [...]
This July 4, MomsRising is urging our members to declare independence from toxic chemicals and become part of the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families campaign! At MomsRising, we hear from members all the time who are deeply concerned about dangerous chemicals in the environment and in the products we use every day, including toys, food containers, [...]
I support equality for the sexes, but this wasn’t what I had in mind! Adding to the mounting evidence against the toxic chemical bisphenol-A (BPA), a study released last week (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2009.03.005) found male monkeys exposed to BPA while in the womb display behaviors unique to female monkeys once they’re born. Yes, this is the same [...]
For the second time in as many years, peanut butter contaminated with deadly salmonella has been recalled. Even my pre-kindergartener could tell something was wrong—after her favorite peanut butter sandwiches were temporarily pulled from her lunch box.
Today we celebrate the implementation of a bi-partisan triumph! It is now illegal to sell toys with dangerous lead and chemical content to children. And millions of American parents and children can breathe a bit easier.
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