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Home improvement chain Lowe’s has said it would eliminate a hazardous chemical from its flooring products after activists launched a campaign to end their use.
The chemicals known as phthalates lend flexibility to vinyl tiles and sheets, and Congress has banned them from children’s products over health concerns. In April, environmental and health activists conducted tests of vinyl tiles from major chains, including Lowe’s, and found that several of their products contained the chemicals.

“Home improvement chain Lowe’s has said it would eliminate a hazardous chemical from its flooring products after activists launched a campaign to end their use.

The chemicals known as phthalates lend flexibility to vinyl tiles and sheets, and Congress has banned them from children’s products over health concerns. In April, environmental and health activists conducted tests of vinyl tiles from major chains, including Lowe’s, and found that several of their products contained the chemicals…”

Read the full Boston Globe article here. This piece was written by Jack Newsham, Globe Correspondent. 

The Environmental Health Strategy Center is a member of the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families group and collaborates on projects relating to transforming the marketplace and eliminating toxic chemicals.