A Proud Michigan Mom: Supporting Toxic Chemical Reform

Written by greenandcleanmom on Dec - 02 | Comments | Related : Green News

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Today, I learned that the state of Michigan, along with 12 other states joined forces to protect citizens from chemicals that we know are harmful. I was very happy to see that Michigan is taking this seriously and that this movement has begun to prevent endless government studies with how Obama Administration is potentially proposing to move forward on revamping the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act. Safer States outlines the States’ Principles on Reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act.

The Environmental Working Group has an interactive online site that allows us to keep us to date with the news, commentary and a forum for ideas and thoughts on the reform. This is a public health issue that needs to be looked at from many angels but not a right or wrong side; rather a fix this problem and lets do it right.

“Every day, consumers rely on household products that contain hundreds of unregulated chemicals. We already have tough regulations for pesticides and pharmaceuticals—it’s common sense that we also have tough regulations for chemicals that end up in our homes,” Senator Frank R. Lautenberg said. “Passing the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act would be a significant step forward for safety, and the ideas and support of those who share our concerns is critical to achieve that goal.”

As a mother, educator, consumer of product and Michigan mom who cares about the being eco-friendly – I have a vested interest in the Kid Safe Chemical Act and I’m glad my state cares. Do you?

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Charli

Thanks for posting this. You are totally right when you say, "This is a public health issue that needs to be looked at from many angels but not a right or wrong side; rather a fix this problem and lets do it right."

To ensure that we fix this problem we must include modernized science language (and non-animal methods) in this bill, otherwise we'll have another outdated bill on our hands. Let's urge our civic leaders to follow the scientists lead and make our kids safe while using non-animal methods to test chemicals!

Charli

Thanks for posting this. You are totally right when you say, "This is a public health issue that needs to be looked at from many angels but not a right or wrong side; rather a fix this problem and lets do it right."

To ensure that we fix this problem we must include modernized science language (and non-animal methods) in this bill, otherwise we'll have another outdated bill on our hands. Let's urge our civic leaders to follow the scientists lead and make our kids safe while using non-animal methods to test chemicals!

Lynn_Anne_Miller

Sommer, that is great news about Michigan. I had not heard this!

I recently attended an industry confab and the perspective there was that TSCA WILL be overhauled - I think the question is just, to what degree ane how? Will it be Kid Safe or something else? Whatever we end up with, it's bound to be better than what we have now!

But good for Michigan - and I have the feeling that you and ecostore are becoming quite a force out there!

greenandcleanmom

Hi Lynn! Well, Lyne and I sure the heck try! As a mom living in a state surrounded with FRESH water I would sure the hope heck that other would care about the fresh water, our beatiful air, landscape and environment for the future. I was excited to learn about the GREAT LAKES STATE caring and hope it sets an example.

Thanks for commenting sweetie! =)