Seventh Generation has created the Million Baby Crawl to help educate parents to use their voice in reforming the toxical chemical policies.
As I read more about the Enviromental Protection Agency’s policy on testing toxic chemicals used in household products, I found it scary to know that only 200 of over 80,000 chemicals are required to undergo safety testing.
By joining the Million Baby Crawl, you are helping stand up for your child and future children’s safety. The Toxic Chemical Reform Act will help make laws stricter in forcing more chemicals to be tested and gain more knowledge of what’s REALLY being put into the products we purchase in the store.
Did you know that…
Ø In the 33 years since Congress passed that nation’s chemical regulatory law, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TCSA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has required testing on just 200 of the more than 80,000 chemical compounds developed for products used in the home.
Ø Under the current law, the EPA does not have the authority to demand the information it needs to evaluate a chemical’s risk, and neither manufacturers nor the EPA are required to prove a chemical’s safety as a condition of use.
Ø 1.25 million kids younger than six are unintentionally poisoned in the home each year by things like cosmetics and personal care products, cleaning substances, pain relievers and cough and cold medicines (American Association of Poison Control Centers)
Ø Studies show that nearly 200 industrial chemicals and pollutants have been found in the umbilical cord blood of newborns (Environmental Working Group).
Seventh Generation wants to get the word out on the Million Baby Crawl and have your “crawler” join! Aubrey is crawling so who will you have join? One For The Love of Baby! reader will have the chance to win a Healthy Home Kit.
Enter To Win
Visit the Million Baby Crawl. Come back and tell me one thing you learned
Additional Chances to Win
- Create a crawler and share on Twitter! (You will have the option once your crawler is created) Leave a comment with the link to yourTwitter Status sharing your crawler! -Five Additional Entries
- Tweet about this giveaway using the #mbcrawl hashtag so others can learn how to get rid of toxic chemicals in their households. Unlimited Entries-Once Daily
- Become a fan of For the Love of Baby! on Facebook and leave me a note on the wall telling me why you want safe chemicals in your households!
Open to US Addresses Only. Contest will End November 9th, 2009 at 11:59PM CST. Winner will then have 48 hours from the time announced to claim prize.
About Jenna Goodwin
I learned that since 1976, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has required safety testing on only 200 of the more than 80,000 chemicals on the market.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
jweezie43[at]aol[dot]com
I am a fan on Facebook as Jill Myrick
jweezie43[at]aol[dot]com
i learned that Seventh Generation products have saved 343,799 trees.
I learned that one of the lead partners in the Million Baby Crawl is Erin Brockovich.
Only around 200 chemicals are required to be tested by the FDA!
brandi.westmoreland(at)gmail.com
Since 1976, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has required safety testing on only 200 of the more than 80,000 chemicals on the market. That’s terrible!
Shared on twitter http://twitter.com/hunniebee724/status/5508109170 (1)
Shared on twitter http://twitter.com/hunniebee724/status/5508109170 (2)
Shared on twitter http://twitter.com/hunniebee724/status/5508109170 (3)
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Tweet! http://twitter.com/hunniebee724/status/5508201630
The crawling babies are sooo cute.
I read about the phosphate free dishwashing detergent, and checked out the forums.I learned they have coupons on their site…I love coupons
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/TwiMommi/status/5508248137
I learned that Seventh Generation products have saved 344,146 trees. As an avid outdoors person it makes me want to look for their products when I shop.
Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/5510271054
I learned babies everywhere will go to Washington to protest harsh chemicals.
lighthousee27(at)gmail.com
Tweeted … http://twitter.com/litehouse27/status/5516679562
Seventh Generation products have saved 344,146 trees.
Here’s my twitter crawl: http://twitter.com/ky2here/status/5519071203
I learned they Have a forum & Q & A, and ask Mr. Science section, who recently was asked if you really needed an anti-bacterial hand-dishwashing liquid..
He answered No, there is no proof that the tiny bit of a percent makes a difference to home health safety.
I learned that there are over 12,000 crawlers!
Shared crawler via twitter #1 http://twitter.com/JulieMeagan/status/5519782855
Shared crawler via twitter #2 http://twitter.com/JulieMeagan/status/5519782855
Shared crawler via twitter #3 http://twitter.com/JulieMeagan/status/5519782855
Shared crawler via twitter #4 http://twitter.com/JulieMeagan/status/5519782855
Shared crawler via twitter #5 http://twitter.com/JulieMeagan/status/5519782855
I learned that the federal law that should protect us from health-harming chemicals just doesn’t work. This also does not surprise me.
Lee
Tweeted about giveaway http://twitter.com/JulieMeagan/status/5519869800
I learned that the chlorine free bleach is Non-toxic/
Free of phosphates & optical brighteners/Kosher-certified and
Not tested on animals!!
I learned that only 200 of the more than 80,000 chemicals on the market are required to be tested for safety. That’s friggin scary!
Shared my crawler on twitter 1 http://twitter.com/3KidsandUs/status/5522980164
Crawler on twitter 2
Crawler on twitter 3
Crawler on twitter 4
Crawler on twitter 5
Facebook Fan and wall comment http://www.facebook.com/pages/For-the-Love-of-Baby/92140848898?ref=search&sid=207303072.3636790533..1#/pages/For-the-Love-of-Baby/92140848898?v=feed&story_fbid=196150143898&ref=mf
I learned that the Environmental Protection Agency has required safety testing on only 200 of the more than 80,000 chemicals on the market. Scary!
I also learned that the EPA has required safety testing on only 200 of the more than 80,000 chemicals on the market.
I learned that the EPA is nearly powerless to protect us and have tested only about 200 of the chemicals on the market.
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/heaventrees/status/5527108381
daily tweet, http://twitter.com/litehouse27/status/5532845609
Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/5533522881
That’s so nifty
I learned that there are already 13,054 crawlers!
I learned that the Million Baby Crawl is demanding an update on the laws governing toxic chemicals! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net
I learned that Seventh Generation products have saved 343,799 trees.
I learned that seventh generation products have saved 344,146 trees.
daily tweet, http://twitter.com/litehouse27/status/5560728680
Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/5564648242