Current Action Alerts
There are many ways to take action to help protect our health from toxic chemicals. Here are some in Massachusetts and at the Federal level:
Massachusetts
Ask your representative to help pass the Safer Alternatives Bill
The Safer Alternatives Bill will create a pragmatic and flexible program in Massachusetts to replace toxic chemicals with Safer Alternatives wherever feasible.
Federal
1. Ask Congress to pass a Strong Safe Chemicals Act
Good news! The Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 was introduced on Thursday, April 15th by Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Representatives Bobby Rush (D-IL) and Henry Waxman (D-CA). It is landmark legislation to overhaul the nation's outdated and ineffective toxics law, the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA). We still need your help to strengthen the bill and make sure that it protects our nation's health from the dangers of toxic chemicals.2. Join the Million Baby Crawl to demand toxic policy reform from Congress.
3. Ask Congress to Protect Pregnant Women from Chemicals in Cosmetics!
New research shows that pregnant women’s bodies are polluted with chemicals found in consumer products – including cosmetics. We need Congress to pass laws for safer cosmetics! You can also check out more action alerts for the Safe Cosmetics campaign at their website
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