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Publisher: Ecology Center César E. Chávez, 1927-1993 
 This commemorative website provides essays, video clips, and related material about labor leader Cesar Chavez. Topics include his work as leader of the United Farm Workers, his environmental justice work, what others can learn from his legacy, and more. Includes links to teaching resources and recommended reading. From the Ecology Center. http://www.ecologycenter.org/chavez/ Topics: Agriculture, Labor, Notable People Last updated May 9, 2007 HealthyToys.org: The Consumer Action Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys
Test results released in December 2007 for toxic chemicals in "over 1,200 toys and children's products." Search by product name, or browse by brand or toy type. Listings include general information (such as country of manufacture), and levels of lead, cadmium, chlorine/PVC, arsenic, and mercury. Also includes a FAQ, background on the chemicals, and a place to submit suggestions for other toys to be tested. From the Ecology Center (Michigan), with the Washington Toxics Coalition. http://www.healthytoys.org Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Hobbies, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Nov 11, 2008 Catalog Choice
This is "a free service that lets you decline paper catalogs you no longer wish to receive." Register and select catalogs to opt out of receiving, rather than sending or calling individual merchants. Includes a place to report merchants who do not honor mailing list removal services, a FAQ and privacy statement, quick facts about the impact of paper catalogs, a blog, and information for merchants. A project of the Ecology Center. http://www.catalogchoice.org/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy Last updated Jan 7, 2008 Lead-Free Wheels
Background on this program that promotes alternatives to lead wheel weights, which "are used worldwide to balance vehicle tires." It notes that many of the wheel weights fall off and abrade into lead dust, "and increase the risk that lead will contaminate surface, groundwater, and drinking water supplies." Provides information about alternatives (such as zinc), listing of U.S. distributors of lead-free wheel weights, and a wheel-balancing fact sheet. From the Ecology Center. http://www.leadfreewheels.org/ Topics: Automobiles, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Jun 15, 2009 |
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