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Want proof that chemical regulations work?A new analysis found that PFAS levels in clothing and textiles have fallen sha...
06/18/2026

Want proof that chemical regulations work?

A new analysis found that PFAS levels in clothing and textiles have fallen sharply following state restrictions on these toxic "forever chemicals." Most products tested now comply with the new standards.

For decades, companies told us these chemicals were essential. But when states required change, alternatives followed.

Bans protect people. Laws work. And we need more policies that put our health first.

Read more from The Guardian at the link in comments.

🐟 It’s time to phase out 6PPD and protect salmon and health!A new series from the Encyclopedia of Puget Sound looks at t...
06/17/2026

🐟 It’s time to phase out 6PPD and protect salmon and health!

A new series from the Encyclopedia of Puget Sound looks at the race to find safer alternatives to 6PPD, a tire additive linked to widespread coho salmon deaths. The Washington state legislature considered a bill this past session that would have set a deadline of 2035 to phase out this chemical and prevent regrettable substitutes, but the bill unfortunately failed to pass.

As our executive director, Laurie Valeriano, puts it: “A law is essential to increase the urgency to get a replacement for 6PPD as soon as possible. It is taking far too long to get viable alternatives tested. We understand that it takes time, but we need the legislation to establish a deadline.”

We need policies that drive innovation, prevent the use of harmful chemicals, and protect the health of people and salmon.

Read the series at the link in comments.

A new The Guardian story highlights Toxic-Free Future's latest research finding hormone-disrupting chemicals in breast m...
06/17/2026

A new The Guardian story highlights Toxic-Free Future's latest research finding hormone-disrupting chemicals in breast milk.

Parents shouldn't have to worry that feeding their babies could expose them to harmful chemicals. The solution isn't on families—it's on policymakers.

Congress must protect TSCA, our nation's chemical safety law, and ensure dangerous chemicals are kept out of the products we use every day.

Read more at the link in comments.

No one should have to wonder whether the air they breathe or the water they drink is putting their health at risk. But w...
06/12/2026

No one should have to wonder whether the air they breathe or the water they drink is putting their health at risk. But when chemical safety laws are weakened, communities pay the price.

Last week in Washington, DC, we joined partners and impacted community members from across the country to meet with members of Congress and urge them to protect the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Jess Conard of Rail Watch lived in East Palestine, Ohio, when the 2023 train derailment exposed residents like Jess and her family to toxic vinyl chloride and other hazardous chemicals. Jess shared firsthand what happens when communities are left to bear the burden of toxic pollution—and why strong chemical protections matter.

Congress must protect TSCA and put people's health before industry interests. Communities like East Palestine deserve stronger protections, not weaker ones.

Tell Congress to protect TSCA and protect our health at the link in the comments!

📸: Louis Tinsley

What's the recipe for a safer product?According to Washington Department of Ecology, it starts with finding alternatives...
06/11/2026

What's the recipe for a safer product?

According to Washington Department of Ecology, it starts with finding alternatives to harmful chemicals that protect people, wildlife, and the environment while still getting the job done.

That's exactly why Ecology shouldn't delay action on toxic PVC and PVDC packaging. Safer alternatives already exist, and PVC and PVDC plastic packaging, made from cancer-causing chemicals, threatens public health and the environment throughout its lifecycle.

Every year we wait means more unnecessary exposure to some of the most harmful plastics in use today.

Take action: Tell Ecology to move forward now—not in five years—on toxic plastic packaging. Link in comments.

https://ecology.wa.gov/blog/june-2026/whats-the-recipe-for-a-safer-product

Powerful new piece from Lindsay Dahl, featuring our recent study that found endocrine-disrupting chemicals in breast mil...
06/04/2026

Powerful new piece from Lindsay Dahl, featuring our recent study that found endocrine-disrupting chemicals in breast milk.

Families should not bear the burden of avoiding harmful chemicals one product at a time. We need policies that prevent exposure at the source by keeping toxic chemicals out of the products we use every day.

That's why protecting the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) matters. At a time when the chemical industry is pushing to weaken chemical safety protections, we need policies that keep toxic chemicals out of products and our bodies.

The science is clear. We need stronger protections, safer products, and policies that put health first.

Read Lindsay's piece at the link in comments.

When chemical protections are weakened, people pay the price. Exposure to toxic chemicals has been linked to cancer, imm...
06/03/2026

When chemical protections are weakened, people pay the price. Exposure to toxic chemicals has been linked to cancer, immune system harm, reproductive health concerns, developmental impacts, and other serious health effects.

That’s why we're on Capitol Hill today as part of the Alliance for Health and Safe Chemicals, urging Congress to protect the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and reject efforts to weaken public health protections.

We're joined by advocates from communities living with the consequences of toxic chemical pollution, including the West Plains Water Coalition in Spokane, Washington, and Rail Watch in East Palestine, Ohio. Their stories are a powerful reminder that decisions made in Washington have real impacts on families and communities.

Everyone deserves clean air, safe water, and products free from harmful chemicals. Americans overwhelmingly support strong chemical safety protections.

Join us in calling on Congress to put people's health ahead of chemical industry interests! Link in comments.

This week, Spokane community leader John Hancock is with us in Washington, DC, speaking directly with lawmakers about wh...
06/03/2026

This week, Spokane community leader John Hancock is with us in Washington, DC, speaking directly with lawmakers about why strong protections from toxic chemicals matter.

John helped found the West Plains Water Coalition after PFAS "forever chemicals" were discovered in drinking water across Spokane's West Plains. Today, many families in the region are still living with the consequences of pollution linked to firefighting foam used for decades at military and aviation facilities.

The debate over the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is about protecting people from toxic chemicals linked to cancer, immune system harm, reproductive health concerns, and other serious health effects.

Weakening chemical safety protections means more people will be exposed before action is taken. Protecting TSCA means preventing harm before it happens.

We're proud to stand alongside community leaders like John who are bringing the voices of impacted communities directly to Congress.

Tell Congress to protect TSCA and put health first at the link in comments!

We had a whale of a time at Orca Fest, helping kick off the 20th annual Orca Month alongside Orca Salmon Alliance, Puget...
06/02/2026

We had a whale of a time at Orca Fest, helping kick off the 20th annual Orca Month alongside Orca Salmon Alliance, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, Whale Scout, Seattle Aquarium, Orca Network, Oceana, Washington Conservation Action, and many others at KEXP!

From live music and prize giveaways to Mike the inflatable orca and a King County voter registration drive, the event brought people together to celebrate the Southern Resident orcas we all love.

We also shared ways to protect both people and wildlife from toxic chemical pollution, one of the many threats facing orcas and the Salish Sea ecosystem.

We're excited for a full month of events focused on protecting these iconic animals and raising awareness about the challenges they face. Here's to a healthy future for orcas, salmon, and the communities that share their waters.

Learn more about Orca Month at the link in comments!

PVC and PVDC packaging, made from cancer-causing chemicals, threatens public health and the environment throughout its...
05/26/2026

PVC and PVDC packaging, made from cancer-causing chemicals, threatens public health and the environment throughout its lifecycle.
Washington state can act now to reduce toxic PVC in food packaging—but is proposing to wait five years.
Tell Washington Department of Ecology: act now to prevent unnecessary exposure to harmful chemicals!
Take action at the link in comments.

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