School bus electrification white paper
There is an important opportunity for the Government of Ontario to transition to an electric school bus fleet across the province, and to stop the use of diesel-fueled buses. The […]
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs: What to do if one breaks
Compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) contain a small amount of mercury sealed within their glass tubing.
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 also be […]
Advancing Environmental Health in Child Care Settings – A Checklist for Child Care Practitioners and Public Health Inspectors
In Canada, more than half of all children aged six months to five years spend the majority of their waking hours in early learning and child care environments, not including […]
What’s on the menu today? toys… gadgets… sticky fingers… toxic chemicals in dust?
We know that young children explore and learn through hand-to-mouth activity. But these innocent actions may also harm their health.