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  • New study reveals toxic chemicals in both recycled and virgin PET

    New study reveals toxic chemicals in both recycled and virgin PET

    A new study published in the journal Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts examines the occurrence of hazardous chemicals in the common plastic PET and recycled PET. Defend Our Health…

  • PFAS Collaboration with Massachusetts Stakeholders

    PFAS Collaboration with Massachusetts Stakeholders

    Defend Our Health is an organization rooted in grassroots environmental policy change at home, here in Maine. We work with Maine communities impacted by pollution…

  • Massachusetts Delegation Visits Maine

    Massachusetts Delegation Visits Maine

    Defend Our Health hosted a visit from a delegation of Massachusetts legislators, department staff, as well as environmental and farm advocates on Tuesday, August 12th,…

  • Fashion Scorecard 2025

    Fashion Scorecard 2025

    Have you ever noticed how a lot more of our clothes are made of polyester these days? Or wondered if the clothes your kids wear…