We received the first batch of results from our Detox Me Action Kit project—our crowdsourced biomonitoring study on people’s exposure to common household toxics. About 150 participants received their personalized digital reports earlier this month, and more reports are due out soon. Check out our latest blog post on the study and learn about the interesting trends that have emerged so far! Read more
FEATURED RESEARCH
College students highly exposed to flame retardants on campus
Parents getting ready to send their kids off to college this fall might want to take note: A new study by Silent Spring reveals that students living in college dorms are exposed to high levels of toxic flame retardants in dust from their dorm furnishings. Read our fact sheet about the study and found out what steps students can take to reduce their exposures.
NEWS
National Academies releases new report on endocrine disruptors
Research Director Ruthann Rudel is the co-author of a new report by the National Academies that recommends EPA change how it evaluates endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) for toxicity, to capture their human health effects at low-doses. The hormone-mimicking chemicals are found in an array of consumer products and have been linked with numerous health effects, including cancer.
SAVE THE DATE!
October 26: Silent Spring's Annual Gala Celebration
Mark your calendars! Our Annual Gala will take place on October 26 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge, MA. Featuring Nancy Drourr, the 2017 recipient of the Rachel Carson Advocacy Award, and keynote speaker Gina McCarthy, former EPA administrator. It's going to be a spectacular event! For more information and sponsorship opportunities, click here.
TIPS FOR HEALTHIER LIVING
Back-to-School Basics
When stocking up on back-to-school supplies, consider the following tips for keeping your kids safe and healthy. For sandwich and snack containers, choose glass, stainless steel, or cloth instead of plastic; avoid products labelled stain-resistant, odor-resistant, or with antibacterial properties; and steer clear of backpacks made with PVC (or vinyl). For more tips on protecting your loved ones from toxics, download our free mobile app Detox Me.
DID YOU KNOW?
When an international task force of cancer scientists, known as the Halifax Project, reviewed 85 widely-used chemicals that are not thought to be carcinogenic, they found more than half of them trigger mechanisms that lead to cancer, even at low doses—levels people typically encounter in their daily lives.
