Related posts:
Plastics in the news again
Fire retardants found in toddlers blood
“California today launched the most comprehensive program of any state to evaluate, label and, in some cases, ban industrial chemicals that are linked to cancer, hormone disruption and other deadly effects on human health.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed new legislation to shift the state away from a scattershot approach in which bills targeting hazardous chemicals in products such as jewelry, baby bottles, toys, mattresses, computers and cosmetics have passed or failed depending on the intensity of the lobbying and media attention.”
“….two new laws are designed to encompass 80,000 chemicals now in circulation…”
Source: California launches broad effort to control hazardous chemicals
Interesting four page article on products in the home. (Part 1) Products derived from natural, nontoxic ingredients — once seen as fringe — are now mainstream.
Loading ...
Vered - MomGrind
on Oct 1st, 2008
@ 7:50 pm:
This is certainly encouraging. Thanks for posting.
[Reply]
greenandchic
on Oct 2nd, 2008
@ 4:45 pm:
@Vered – no problem! I hope something is done about it though.
[Reply]
Schwarzenegger Vetoes Bill to Ban Cancer-Causing Teflon Chemicals in Food Packaging | Green + Chic
on Oct 2nd, 2008
@ 7:33 pm:
[...] So much for my previous post: LA Times: California launches broad effort to control hazardous chemicals [...]
sharon
on Oct 2nd, 2008
@ 8:30 pm:
Its my first time here, and wow you have very interesting posts. Thank you for the insights. You keep going girl, just count me as your regular reader!
[Reply]
greenandchic
on Oct 2nd, 2008
@ 9:12 pm:
@Sharon – Thanks Sharon!
[Reply]
Cath Lawson
on Oct 2nd, 2008
@ 9:36 pm:
Hi Carla – With all the economy doom and gloom over in America right now, this is refreshing news. At least it looks like somebody from your government is taking positive action.
[Reply]
greenandchic
on Oct 3rd, 2008
@ 4:09 pm:
@Cath – no kidding! I just hope the effort is sincere.
[Reply]