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Success! – Home improvement retailers follow through on commitments to remove...
Our new tests found that the top retailers of flooring have honored their commitment to eliminate phthalates from vinyl flooring. The post Success! – Home improvement retailers follow through on...
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Lowe’s bans toxic PFAS chemicals in residential carpets and rugs it sells
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Lowe’s, North America’s second-largest home improvement retailer, announced that it will phase out the sale of all indoor residential carpets and rugs containing per- and...
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New report reveals top retailers making major chemical safety advances
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report reveals that many of North America’s largest retail companies are embracing chemical safety policies to help protect consumers from toxic chemicals in products. In the...
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New study finds nearly 70% of companies surveyed have improved toxic chemical...
Rite Aid and Target commit to screening beauty products marketed to women of color for toxic chemicals More than 65,000 stores worldwide pledge to eliminate or reduce toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in...
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Lowe’s bans PFAS in fabric protector sprays
In a step forward for public health, Lowe’s has banned the sale of fabric protectors that contain toxic PFAS chemicals in its stores. The post Lowe’s bans PFAS in fabric protector sprays appeared...
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House passes PFAS Action Act of 2021
The United States House of Representatives today passed a bipartisan bill that would begin to address the country’s PFAS crisis, H.R. 2467. The PFAS Action Act of 2021 will restrict PFAS air and water...
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Harmful chemicals found in sealants commonly used for construction and...
Toxic-Free Future partnered with the Ecology Center and Healthy Building Network to test sealants for phthalates. The time is now for policies that make healthier building materials the standard! The...
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EPA proposes ban on most uses of toxic methylene chloride
Rule will be among first final actions under reformed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Health advocates applaud EPA action, calling on EPA to quickly finalize rule WASHINGTON, DC—Today, EPA...
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At long last, EPA proposes a ban on most uses of methylene chloride
EPA’s announcement last week that it will ban most uses of methylene chloride gives us hope that no one else will die because of this deadly chemical. The post At long last, EPA proposes a ban on...
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Dick’s Sporting Goods bans PFAS “forever chemicals” in its textiles
Outdoor retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods quietly announced it will ban PFAS "forever chemicals" in its own-brand textile products. This action was part of a major update to its Restricted Substance List...
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