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Experimenting on Children

Publication | August 10, 2003 at 18:00

Health authorities in several European countries have recommended a ban on soft PVC toys, such as teething rings and bath toys. However, despite its well-publicized goal to "protect children's health," the Clinton administration is lobbying...

Toxics Victories

Page | March 29, 2010 at 14:51

Toxic chemicals in our environment threaten our rivers and lakes, our air, land and oceans, and ultimately ourselves and our future. Greenpeace has been leading the way toward a toxic-free future for decades.

New Green Scorecard Includes TVs & Computer Games

Media release | November 26, 2007 at 18:00

Greenpeace today released the sixth edition of its ‘Guide to Greener Electronics,’ that has been expanded to include televisions and computer games. The guide ranks consumer electronic companies based on the removal of toxic chemicals from their...

Go PVC-Free

Hub | November 30, 2005 at 15:19

2003 Toy Report Card

Feature story | May 28, 2003 at 18:00

Which companies made progress? Which didn't? Find out more about PVC and your child's toys.

Consumer Product Safety Commission Allows Toxic Toy Production to Continue

Feature story | March 4, 2003 at 18:00

A long awaited decision by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on the hazards posed by soft vinyl (PVC) plastic toys came down in late February 2003. Despite a 1998 citizens' petition calling for a ban on PVC plastic in young...

There is No "Safe" Level of Lead for Children

Feature story | December 4, 2007 at 18:00

Greenpeace and 74 organizations are calling on Congress to eliminate lead in children's toys. There is no "safe" level of lead for children so Greenpeace and other environmental, health and consumer groups are asking Congress to ban any amount...

Toxic Toys Still Being Sold

Media release | February 18, 2003 at 18:00

On closing day of the American International Toy Fair in New York City, Greenpeace issued its latest toy report card, grading 21 major manufacturers on their use of PVC (polyvinyl chloride or vinyl) in children's and baby products.

Toxics Victories

Page | March 29, 2010 at 14:51

Toxic chemicals in our environment threaten our rivers and lakes, our air, land and oceans, and ultimately ourselves and our future. Greenpeace has been leading the way toward a toxic-free future for decades.

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