Safer School Supplies
Shopping for school supplies? Here are some tips for purchasing supplies that have less chemicals that can harm children’s brains, learning potential, and health. Look
July 14, 2021
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Burger King, it’s time to get rid of toxic PFAS!
PFAS chemicals are used in some food packaging to make it grease-resistant. PFAS have been linked to increased risk for certain cancers, damage to the
June 2, 2021
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Safe & Effective Cleaning Against COVID
COVID, Safe and Effective Cleaning & Disinfecting and Why Not to Use Foggers, Misters or Electrostatic Sprayers. Cleaners and disinfectants can contain chemicals that harm
January 21, 2021
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PFAS & Food Packaging
LDA helps protect you from toxic PFAS chemicals McDonald’s is joining other quick-service companies like Cava, Chipotle, Freshii, Panera Bread, Sweetgreen, and Taco Bell who
January 20, 2021
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Policy Wins
LDA’s Healthy Children Project works hard to advocate for policies that will better protect your health. Here are some of our recent wins: Nomination to
January 20, 2021
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Big Win on McDonald’s
LDA helps protect you from toxic PFAS chemicals Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals are used to make materials grease and water-resistant. These chemicals are
January 20, 2021
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HCP Accomplishments 2020
LDA believes all children deserve healthy places to live, learn, play and grow. That’s why our Healthy Children Project (HCP) reduces pregnant women and children’s
December 12, 2020
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Amalgam (mercury) dental fillings
LDA worked with partners, meeting with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testifying on amalgam. The result: FDA released new recommendations on dental amalgam –
December 12, 2020
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Best Buy, time to ban toxic flame retardants
No child or pregnant woman should be exposed to chemicals that may harm their health from televisions and other electronics they have in their homes.
November 12, 2020
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McDonald’s – get rid of toxic PFAS
LDA is a proud member of the Mind the Store campaign, which put out this recent report on toxic PFAS in food packaging at fast-food
November 9, 2020
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