“It’s time for a fundamental change in the way we make and regulate these and other chemicals. Some of these bad actors are household names and some are less familiar. What they have in common is that they affect the health of those exposed to them – whether the exposures take place in the workplace, in the home, or in the general environment – and that we can make safer products without the use of these chemicals.” Read the full guide: The Case for Retiring “Bad Actor” Chemicals — And Why We Need to Fundamentally Change the Way We Make and Regulate Chemicals (pdf).
Wondering who exactly took home Toxies this year? Look no further!
(Click through to see bad actor chemical headshots and resumes [fact sheets])
- Bisphenol-A (PDF), Least Sexy Performance
- Dioxin (PDF), Worst Chemical Body Burden
- Formaldehyde (PDF), Worst Hair-Raising Performance
- Halogenated Flame Retardants (PDF), Super Hot Mess
- Lead (PDF), Lifetime Achievement in Harm
- Mercury (PDF), Worst and Longest Running Performance
- Methyl Iodide (PDF), Worst Replacement Actor in a Series
- Perchlorate (PDF), Worst Special Effects
- Perchloroethylene (PDF), Worst Dressed
- Triclosan (PDF), Most Washed-Up
And of course, the new cast that should be in your home and office is GET CLEAN.
Basic h2
Fresh Laundry
Soft Fabric
Dish Wash
Scour Off
Germ Off
Nature Bright
Hand Wash
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