I know that my last post was a bit alarming and I was a bit overcome with anxiety. I fully planned on writing today a little more upbeat post filled with tips on avoiding Chinese goods, a foodie tip or two, etc., etc. But then, I opened the CNN.com homepage. The top story was on chemical poisoning of children. There goes my upbeat, Reading eco beat.
My friend in NJ has already forwarded this story to her email list as I was reading it. I know this will hit many parents hard. Not only does it cover phthalates, but other nasties such as PBDES, Bisphenol A, PFOAs and PCBs. Now you have to be a chemical engineer to be a parent! Go to the CNN article for an overview of these agents.
So my friends, lets learn. Don't turn away from these fundamental questions about what exactly is in the clothing, toys, shampoo, bedding of our children because it is most unpleasant and horrible to think about. Things can't change overnight, but we can join together to get some answers and change some policies in Massachusetts!
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