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Children’s Environmental Health & Toxics Michigan Network for Children’s Environmental Health, a state-wide coalition of health professionals, health-affected groups, environmental organizations, and others dedicated to a safe and less toxic world for Michigan's children. The Price of Pollution: Cost Estimates of Environment-Related Childhood Disease in Michigan The report, released by a coalition of health and environmental groups, estimates that the environmentally attributable costs of lead poisoning, asthma, pediatric cancer, and neurodevelopmental disorders in the state of Michigan is $5.85 billion annually. “In Harm’s Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development" - A report by Greater Boston Area Physicians for Social Responsibility that details the associations between exposure to toxic chemicals and learning and developmental disabilities. (Click here for the executive summary) Environmental Working Group - Webpage on toxics and children’s health. Up-to-date on current news and research. Healthy Child, Healthy World - “Simple steps to create a safe, clean, green home for your baby, kids, and family.” Oregon Toxics Alliance has information on “Why Should Parents Be Concerned About Their Children’s Exposure To Toxic Substances?” and on reducing children’s health risks. Environmental Health News - a comprehensive and accessible source for environmental health news, often relating to toxics and children’s health.
Information on Toxics in Children's Products Healthy Stuff - Database and Consumer Action Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products U.S. PIRG's Toy Safety and Dangerous Toys Lists - A helpful guide to baby toys and products that contain harmful chemicals. Washington Toxics Coalition - Easy tips and information on choosing safer products and creating healthy environments for children. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s searchable website of product recalls and safety issues.
Toxics in Toys Legislation in Michigan The Safe Children's Product Act of 2012 (Introduced in Senate - SB 893) Toxics in Toys Legislation in Other States and Countries An Act To Protect Children's Health and the Environment from Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Children's Products (Maine legislation) Children’s Safe Products Act of 2008 (Washington legislation) Act Providing for Safer Alternatives to Toxic Chemicals (Massachusetts legislation) Summary of and links to Europe’s REACH chemical policy Summary of and links to Canada’s chemical policy National Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reform legislation passed by Congress in 2008
Green Chemistry An overview of Green Chemistry with examples Former Governor Granholm’s Green Chemistry Executive Directive Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Green Chemistry webpage Governor Snyder: "There are no losers with green chemistry" The EPA’s website on Green Chemistry The U.S. Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Green Chemistry examples highlighting Presidential Award winners "Green Chemistry in California: A Framework for Leadership in Chemicals Policy and Innovation" - commissioned by the California Senate Environmental Quality Committee. “Chemicals, products, and regulatory failure: A prescription for greener chemistry and better public health” - an article by Dr. David Wallinga from the January 2008 edition of Minnesota Physician. |