http://www.watoxics.org See us in the news! daily 1 2006-09-11T21:41:48Z http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/epa-to-prohibit-pesticide-carbofuran-residues The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed decision that residues of carbofuran, a toxic pesticide that is used on a variety of crops, will no longer be allowed on food. This effectively means that carbofuran will have to be removed from the U.S. market, benefiting consumers and farm workers, as well as birds, which are frequently poisoned by the deadly chemical. No publisher jschramm 2008-07-28T20:25:26Z Press Clip http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/grocery-bag-fee-headed-to-full-council The full City Council is expected to vote on the proposals Monday that were passed Tuesday by a committee. If adopted, the new legislation will launch a 90-day campaign to educate residents and shoppers before the 20-cent per bag fee goes into effect on Jan. 1. No publisher jschramm 2008-07-23T16:16:01Z Press Clip http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/fresh-scent-may-hide-toxic-secret The scented fabric sheet makes your shirts and socks smell flowery fresh and clean. That plug-in air freshener fills your home with inviting fragrances of apple and cinnamon or a country garden. But those common household items are potentially exposing your family and friends to dangerous chemicals, a University of Washington study has found. No publisher jschramm 2008-07-23T16:00:07Z Press Clip http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/county-removes-pesticide-guide At the insistence of agricultural industry-sponsored groups, a wallet-sized consumer guide to which fruits and vegetables contain the most and least pesticides has been pulled from a King County Web site, where it had been a popular draw. No publisher jschramm 2008-07-21T16:05:36Z Press Clip http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/group-new-vinyl-shower-curtains-hazardous It may the last thing on your mind when you get ready for a shower, but that new shower curtain may bring some unwanted friends into your home. A study found that more than 100 chemicals are released by some curtains, and some are at levels that violate indoor air safety standards. No publisher jschramm 2008-06-13T19:21:02Z Press Clip http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/nalgene-to-nix-bpa-water-bottles-due-to-concern Hard-plastic Nalgene water bottles made with bisphenol A will be pulled from stores over the next few months because of growing consumer concern over whether the chemical poses a health risk. No publisher jschramm 2008-04-22T18:33:37Z Press Clip http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/toxic-toys-sky-isnt-falling In what could become a moment of political March Madness, toy manufacturers hope to overcome lopsided losses in the Legislature and persuade Gov. Chris Gregoire to veto a toxic toys bill. She should stand with parents and safety. No publisher jschramm 2008-03-28T16:59:11Z Press Clip http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/gregoire-should-not-bow-to-toy-company-threats Toy companies, upset about a toxic toys bill sitting on the governor’s desk, are threatening to take their lead-tainted and phthalate-laced balls and go home. Gov. Gregoire should let ‘em. No publisher jschramm 2008-03-28T17:12:46Z Press Clip http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/with-no-federal-changes-to-stop-toxic-toys-state-lawmakers-take-action A new bill has been submitted in Olympia that would ban such harmful substances as lead, cadmium and phthalates from children’s products. No publisher jschramm 2008-01-22T16:29:03Z Press Clip http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/test-finds-toxic-metals-chemicals-in-hundreds-of-toys News story that aired on KOMO4 TV covering the release of the online toy database at www.HealthyToys.org. No publisher jschramm 2007-12-11T19:04:11Z Press Clip http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/bill-to-push-ban-on-lead-tainted-toys Article in the Olympian on the Environmental Health Committee hearing on bill that would eliminate toxic chemicals from kids products. No publisher jdawson 2007-12-05T07:08:12Z Press Clip http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/halloweentoys King5 TV piece on lead in Halloween costumes. No publisher isagerrosenthal 2007-10-15T16:16:11Z Press Clip http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/call-made-for-safer-products Seattle PI Article on Toy Testing event at the legislature on 9-27-07. No publisher jdawson 2007-09-28T20:14:47Z Press Clip http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/toyoped Seattle Times opinion piece on toxic toys written by Executive Director Gregg Small No publisher isagerrosenthal 2007-08-23T15:29:05Z Press Clip http://www.watoxics.org/pressroom/press-clips/nprtoxictoys A piece on NPR's All Things Considered about a ban on lead in kids' jewelry. No publisher isagerrosenthal 2007-08-14T21:36:31Z Press Clip