What is Mercury and How to Reduce Exposure
Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that can harm kids’ developing brains. Exposure to mercury can be through large fish, broken glass thermometers, and compact fluorescent light bulbs.
Concerns With Exposure to Lead in the Environment
Lead is a heavy metal often found in paint, water, soil, and consumer products. Lead is very harmful to health. Learn how to reduce exposure and led poisoning in our children and communities.
Reducing the Use of Styrofoam: Safer Alternatives
Polystyrene foam, a material used in disposable food and beverage containers, has been identified as a human carcinogen (cancer causing). Learn how to avoid contact and use safer products.
Prioritizing the Importance of Safe Siting of Child Care Facilities
It is important that child cares are located in safe areas. Choose child care sites wisely to avoid toxic exposures. Ensure safe spaces and keep kids away from pollution for healthy growth.
Practicing Sustainable Ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Store Garbage
Practice reducing waste and protecting our health by reusing materials, avoiding disposables, composting, recycling, and keeping garbage areas clean and pest-free.
Concerns with Plastics and Its Impact on Children’s Health
Many plastics we are exposed to daily, contain harmful chemicals that are detrimental to human health. Learn how to use plastics more safely and prevent exposures to toxins.
Impact of Noise Pollution on Children’s Health
Noise pollution harms children’s learning, hearing, and health. Quiet spaces support focus, language skills, and lower stress for better development.
Practicing Healthy Activities in Celebrations
Make celebrations fun and healthy with eco-friendly tips, non-food treats, and nutritious snacks to reduce kids’ exposure to toxic chemicals.
Improving Nutrition and Promoting Healthier Habits in Early Childhood
Learn how to promote healthy eating and active play in child care with safer foods, daily movement, and eco-friendly practices that support child development.
Preventing the Use of Toxic Household Chemicals
Many household chemicals can be toxic to our health and environment. It is important to learn how to reduce kid’s exposure to toxic chemicals in our air, surfaces, and cleaning products.
