Month: November 2017
10 Days Until #GivingTuesday
We’re kicking off the holiday season with Giving Tuesday! Mark the date: November 28. In just one day, we’re hoping to raise $1,500 to fund our summer internship program, where we give aspiring advocates the training and experience to help them grow into tomorrow’s leaders for change. A generous donor has promised to match donations… Read more »
Tips for a Toxic-Free Thanksgiving
Nothing says Thanksgiving more than the holiday’s iconic dishes: from the freshly roasted turkey to a bright bowl of tart cranberry sauce, this holiday of gratitude is about tucking in to a delicious meal, surrounded by the people you love. But what if some of Thanksgiving’s best dishes could contain hidden toxic chemicals? Don’t let… Read more »
Are Your Favorite Stores Tackling Toxics?
Are your favorite stores taking action to get toxic chemicals off their shelves? You can find out in a new report card that ranks 30 top retailers on toxics. The good news? Six retailers got a B or higher! Companies like Apple, Walmart, CVS and Ikea are taking the lead. The bad news? The average… Read more »
Announcing Our 2017 Award Winners
We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2017 environmental health leadership awards! Please click through the links to read our award winners’ stories—and feel free to give a gift in tribute to their work. Michael Herz, PhD, is receiving the Frank Hatch Environmental Health Leadership Award for his lifetime of achievement in environmental advocacy… Read more »