A federal judge has upheld the congressional ban barring stores from selling toys and other childcare products that contain phthalates. Phthalates are a chemical that softens plastics and can be absorbed through the mouth or skin, interfering with reproductive hormones. The ban goes into effect on February 10th.
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The Center for Health, Environment, and Justice works on campaigns just like the banning of phthalates. Right now we are working on making our schools greener! On Friday February 13, 2009 CHEJ will will holding a Valentine’s National Day of action to raise awareness of the importance of green cleaning in schools. Check out the site to learn more and to download a free action toolkit!
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/852/t/2096/signUp.jsp?key=3960