Reducing Environmental Exposures in Child Care Facilities A Review of State Policy
Early care and education programs play an important role in helping children reach their full potential in school and throughout their lives. This review of state policy was created by Environmental Law Institute and CEHN.
Eliminating Lead Risks in Schools and Child Care Facilities Report
There is no safe level of lead exposure for children. This report outlines current threats to children’s wellbeing from lead and heavy metals in child care facilities and schools.
Maryland State Profile
Every child in Maryland deserves healthy environments in which to thrive. This is a snapshot of current children’s environmental health indicators in the state.
Oregon State Profile
Every child in Oregon deserves healthy environments in which to thrive. This is a snapshot of current children’s environmental health indicators in the state.
Georgia State Profile
Every child in Georgia deserves healthy environments in which to thrive. This is a snapshot of current children’s environmental health indicators in the state.
Fragancias preguntas frecuentes
Las fragancias pueden causar alergias, asma, y contienen químicos tóxicos. Evita productos con “fragancia” o “parfum”; elige “sin fragancia”–Fragrances can cause allergies, asthma, and contain toxic chemicals. Avoid products with “fragrance” or “parfum”; choose “fragrance-free.”
Envasado de alimentos más seguro: BPA
BPA y sus sustitutos pueden afectar hormonas y desarrollo. Evita plásticos duros y latas con BPA. No calientes comida en plástico. Usa vidrio o acero–BPA and its substitutes can affect hormones and development. Avoid hard plastics and cans with BPA. Don’t heat food in plastic. Use glass or steel.
Envasado de alimentos más seguro: PFAS
PFAS duran años en el cuerpo y se asocian con daños a la salud. Evita envases grasosos, microondas y comida rápida en su empaque. Usa vidrio–PFAS last years in the body and are associated with damage to health. Avoid greasy packaging, microwaves, and fast food in its packaging. Use glass.
Envases de alimentos más seguros: PVC/Phthalates
PVC y ftalatos pueden causar daños hormonales y reproductivos. Evite plásticos con códigos 3, 6 o 7. No caliente comida en plástico. Use vidrio o acero–PVC and Phthalates can cause hormonal and reproductive damage. Avoid plastics with code 3, 6, or 7. Do not heat food in plastic. Use glass or steel.
Consejos: Seguridad bajo el sol
Use protector solar mineral (óxido de zinc o dióxido de titanio), aplíquelo 15 min antes del sol y repita según etiqueta. Utiliza sombreros, gafas de sol, ropa y sombra–Use mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide), apply it 15 minutes before the sun and repeat according to the label. Utilize hats, sunglasses, clothes, and shade.