Toxic chemicals in our environment
may contribute to learning disabilities and ADHD. LDA Minnesota is an active participant in Healthy Legacy,
a coalition of agencies dedicated to building a future
for our children in which they are safe, healthy, and
with prospects for reaching their full potential.
The fact sheets posted below will help you reduce toxic
chemicals in your home. For more information on Healthy
Legacy and its legislative agenda, click
here.
The chemical industry says publicly that it supports reform, but behind the scenes they’ve attacked Congress's reform efforts. Watch and then take action!
Beware: you may be shocked to learn that toxic chemicals aren’t sitting around passively–they are wreaking havoc with our health and designing a PR campaign for survival! View this funny video we created to galvanize public support for Congressional action and have some fun with a pretty serious issue. The characters you will meet in the video are cartoons, but the plot is ripped straight from the headlines. Enjoy and please share it with your friends, co-workers and family!
Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families believes that effective and comprehensive reform of TSCA will not only protect public health; it will also help American companies by spurring innovation and job creation dedicated to making the next generation of safer chemicals and products.
Safer School Supplies
Worried about toxic chemicals in your children’s products? This year, when you send your kids off to school, send them off with supplies that are free of PVC, the poison plastic.
The Center for Health, Environment and Justice (CHEJ) has released the 2nd annual Back-to-School Guide to PVC-Free School Supplies to help you make healthy shopping choices that are safer for your kids, your community and the environment. Download the wallet-sized version of the guide for your shopping needs on the go. The guide lists the most common back-to-school supplies made out of toxic PVC plastic and suggests safer PVC-free alternatives in over 20 product categories.
Why Shop for PVC-Free School Supplies?
Many children’s school supplies, such as lunchboxes, backpacks and binders, are often made out of PVC—a toxic plastic that is dangerous to our health and the environment. PVC is unique among plastics because it contains dangerous chemical additives. These harmful chemicals include phthalates, lead, cadmium, and/or organotins, which can be toxic to your child’s health. Children are at risk from even small exposures to these toxic chemicals. That’s why it’s important to purchase PVC-free school supplies.
