Get Drastic With Plastic
Harmful chemicals can move into food or drinks that are heated or stored in plastic. Reducing the use of plastic when making, serving and storing food can protect your family’s health.
February 1, 2012
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Harmful chemicals can move into food or drinks that are heated or stored in plastic. Reducing the use of plastic when making, serving and storing food can protect your family’s health.
Many cleaning products contain chemicals that can be harmful to babies, children, and the developing fetus in the womb.
Français Preventing toxic exposures during renovations… for your children’s health.
Compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) contain a small amount of mercury sealed within their glass tubing. If a CFL bulb breaks, mercury can be directly released as an odourless, colourless vapour.
Some fragrance chemicals may be harmful, particularly to children and to individuals who are sensitive to them.
Harmful chemicals can move into food or drinks that are heated or stored in plastic. Reducing the use of plastic when making, serving and storing food can protect your family’s health.
Many cleaning products contain chemicals that can be harmful to babies, children, and the developing fetus in the womb.
Fish is a healthy food choice. But some fish contain mercury, a metal that can harm the developing brain.
Plastics have become common in our everyday lives. Most are made from petrochemicals (non-renewable resources), many are not readily recyclable, and they are often used to make single-use, disposable items that end up in landfill.
Your child’s skin may act more like a sponge than a shield. A baby’s or young child’s delicate skin can absorb potentially harmful chemicals from everyday products, such as insect repellents, sunscreens, lotions and diaper creams. The developing fetus can