THE PROBLEM
You could unknowingly be exposed to toxic chemicals whether you are applying makeup, sitting on your couch, or cleaning your kitchen counter. Nasty chemicals continue to linger in products Canadians use daily, and many of these chemicals have been linked to serious health issues like cancer, infertility, and asthma.
The Solution
To protect human health and the environment, we need to remove toxic chemicals from the products we use every day. That means that the government and industry need to take action to ban harmful ingredients in consumer products. Consumers also need to be given up-to-date information to choose safe options when they shop.
What retailers should do about toxics
What retailers should do about toxics
Harmful chemicals are hiding in products on store shelves. That’s why we’re working with retailers to remove toxics in the products they sell.
What the government should do about toxics
What the government should do about toxics
Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), the law that’s supposed to protect us from harmful chemicals, is over 20 years out of date. We need stronger bans and restrictions on toxics.
What you can do about toxics
What you can do about toxics
Once you know what to look for, avoiding toxic chemicals in everyday products gets much easier. Check out our tips and guides to protect you and your family’s health.
What you can do
Big problems require big solutions, and all of us can help make the changes we want to see. By signing petitions and attending events, you can make your voice heard and help to affect change.
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