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Environmental health -- Washington (State) Pollution in People: A Study of Toxic Chemicals in Washingtonians 
 Results from a study of toxic chemicals found in the hair, blood, and urine of 10 Washington state residents. Chemicals tested for were: plasticizing chemicals (phthalates), flame retardants, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, and mercury), perfluorinated chemicals, and pesticides (including DDT). Also includes profiles of participants, details about the chemicals, and suggestions for safer alternatives. A project of the Toxic-Free Legacy Coalition, a coalition of more than 50 Washington organizations. http://www.pollutioninpeople.org Topics: Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated May 31, 2006 Toxic-Free Legacy Coalition
Website for this alliance of dozens of Washington state organizations "that rejects the trespass of persistent toxic chemicals in the environment and our bodies." Describes coalition campaigns such as eliminating the use of toxic flame retardants (PBDEs) in common household products, and reducing toxic chemicals in cosmetic and personal care products. Also includes related fact sheets, and background about the dangers of persistent toxic chemicals (such as dioxin and mercury). http://www.toxicfreelegacy.org Topics: Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Feb 17, 2009 |
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