Tag: webinar

The Chemical Footprint of a Plastic Bottle Webinar

Last month, we released our report titled “Hidden Hazards: The Chemical Footprint of a Plastic Bottle” which explores the many health harms of plastics production, the potential health effects of consuming beverages in plastic bottles, and dangers to workers and communities from recycling and disposal. Las week, report co-author Mike Belliveau, Defend’s Executive Director was joined by Port…  Read more »

Upcoming: Health Advocates Discuss ‘Dark Waters’ and PFAS Pollution

Health advocates and experts will discuss the film Dark Waters and the ongoing fight against toxic forever chemicals at our free online panel discussion on July 1. WHEN: Wednesday, July 1, at 6pm.TICKETS: Register here before Friday, June 26, and you’ll receive a link to view the film ahead of the discussion. One registered guest of the panel discussion…  Read more »

Webinar: Intro to Public Health & Environmental Health

Thanks to everyone who attended our webinar this week with the Maine Public Health Association, “Promoting Health and Preventing Disease: How Public and Environmental Health Work Together.” Click here to watch the full webinar recording. Panelists:Dr. Lani Graham, MD, MPHSarah Rines (Maine Public Health Association)Patrick MacRoy, MS (Defend Our Health) In this introduction to environmental…  Read more »

Webinar on Fourth Annual Retailer Report Card

Please join our executive director, Mike Belliveau, and Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families’ Mind the Store campaign director Mike Schade for an informative webinar on the findings of the latest annual report Who’s Minding the Store? A Report Card on Retailer Actions to Eliminate Toxic Chemicals. What: Webinar on 2019 Retailer Report Card findings When: Thursday Jan 23rd – 02:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM…  Read more »