The Vermont Senate Committee on Health and Welfare voted unanimously today (4-0) to pass legislation (S.239) designed to protect Vermont families from toxic chemicals in consumer products.
The following is Fox 44/ABC 22’s coverage of our toxic free families day. To watch the video clip, click here. A big thanks to everyone who made it to the State House for this successful event! MONTPELIER – From cleaning supplies to your kids’ toys, many everyday products contain toxic chemicals. When Abigail Mnookin had …
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The following was written by VPIRG member and VPR commentator Abigail Mnookin, who is also the mother of a toddler. Imagine a day in the life of my toddler: she wakes up next to synthetic-stuffed animals, puts on a disposable diaper, changes into polyester clothes, drinks out of a plastic sippy cup, plays with her …
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On Jan. 30, VPIRG’s Lauren Hierl testified in a packed Senate Committee about why Vermonters need stronger, comprehensive reform to keep our families safe from toxic chemical threats. Here’s the message she sent to VPIRG members: Out-of-state, corporate lobbyists are flying in from as far as Detroit to keep toxic chemicals in everyday products. Last …
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In a packed committee room in the Senate, VPIRG’s environmental health advocate, Lauren Hierl, presented lawmakers with a persuasive case: Step up and take action to keep Vermont kids safe from toxic chemical threats. Here’s an excerpt of VPIRG’s testimony in support of S. 239, a bill to strengthen protections against toxic chemicals: My own …
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What: A day of action aimed at showing broad public support for better protections from toxic chemicals in Vermont When: Wednesday, February 12th at 10:00 am Where: The Cedar Creek Room at the State House in Montpelier Who: Anyone who supports this issue, and children are more than welcome Why: Federal toxic chemical regulations are …
Protection from Untested Toxic Threats Every day, Vermonters are exposed daily to toxic chemicals because the federal government doesn’t require chemicals to be tested before they end up in the everyday products in your home. Meanwhile, rates of health problems linked to chemical exposure—including cancer, infertility, asthma, learning disabilities — are all on the rise. …
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The Time Has Come for Chemical Safety Reform Reprinted from VT Digger December 20th, 2013 Melinda Moulton of Burlington is the CEO of Main Street Landing and a VPIRG Member I am the proud grandmother of a 9-year-old boy with autism. RoRo is non-verbal and working to communicate using facilitated language. Over the years our …
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Burlington, VT – This morning Seventh Generation’s CEO John Replogle and VPIRG’s Paul Burns convened a panel to discuss how statewide toxics regulations is not only good for Vermonters, but also for the environment, Vermont businesses and the Vermont brand. Other panelists included Sarah Vose, Ph.D., State Toxicologist, VT Department of Health and Ann Pugh, Chair …
For immediate release: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Montpelier, VT – Three days before Black Friday, VPIRG released its 28th annual Trouble in Toyland report to give Vermont parents the information they need to avoid purchasing one of the dangerous, toxic toys still found on store shelves. Despite recent progress, the results of the survey of …
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