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1. The Plastic Albatross is a community-focused campaign that provides helpful information about toxins in PLASTICS and other household products, and how these substances affect our health and environment.

2. We encourage local families, businesses, and organizations to limit their exposure to and consumption of plastic and commonly used toxic chemicals to work toward a toxin-free future!

Get Informed

This section of Plastic Albatross will help you learn more about the negative health and environmental effects of Plastics, as well as several toxins that you come in contact with every day: Phthalates, Bisphenol A (BPA), Pesticides, Perfluorochemicals (PFCs) and, Synthetic Musk.

Common household products like toys, lotions, laundry detergent, computers, furniture, even the foods we eat contain chemicals that are considered harmful.

Take a moment to download our recent slideshow “Domestic Detox: Pollution is Personal” and share widely.

(DOWNLOAD: PDF)

References: Environmental Working Group, REACH Substitute It Now! List, Pollution in People, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

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