We have devoted several blog posts to toxic flame retardant chemicals that are used in home furnishings. (Read more here and here). With a recently published series in the Chicago Tribune, it has been uncovered that flame retardant manufacturers have used deceptive lobbying techniques to ensure their products are required by law. Now we want to encourage our readers to take action! There are two efforts, one national and one state-level that send a message to law makers that consumers want protection from these pervasive home toxins.
Head to the Center for Environmental Health to read and sign their statement to Governor Jerry Brown and other state lawmakers:
http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/6016/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=10819
Go to HealthyStuff.org to read and sign their statement for the national Safe Chemicals Act to send to your senators:
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1421/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=10631
Take Action to Get Dangerous Flame Retardant Chemicals Out of Homes
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