Nap Mat and Crib Mattress Hygiene Eco-Healthy FAQ
Babies and young children typically sleep 12-15 hours per day. Good nap mat and crib mattress hygiene means safer sleep and healthier, happier kids.
Climate Change & Child Care Eco-Healthy FAQ
The interaction of climate change and child care can impact kids’ health. This FAQ covers essential actions child care providers can take to reduce the impacts of climate change on the kids in their care.
Eco-Healthy FAQ: Chemicals in Crib Mattresses and Nap Mats
Infants and young children can be exposed to high levels of chemical emissions from crib mattresses and nap mats while they sleep.
Eco-Healthy FAQ: Bug Repellent
Protecting kids from bug bites the Eco-Healthy way means using fewer harmful chemicals and prioritizing children’s environmental health.
Eco-Healthy FAQ: Safer Food Packaging & BPA
BPA is found in some baby bottles, sippy cups and food packaging. Safer food packaging can reduce exposure to this chemical that can hurt children’s health.
Eco-Healthy FAQ: Artificial Turf & Crumb Rubber
Artificial turf and crumb rubber in play areas can expose children to harmful chemicals
Colorado Spotlight- Denver Water’s Lead Reduction Program
Denver Water’s Lead Reduction Program is undertaking aggressive action to fully replace lead service lines.
Michigan Spotlight- Michigan PFAS Action Response Team
The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team is a multi-agency collaboration that is acting to protect Michigan’s drinking water
Arizona Spotlight- Water Protectors in the Navajo Nation
The Navajo Nation has faced years of environmental contamination from historical uranium mining and the placement of coal-powered Two Navajo community groups have been working to address these injustices for years.
California Spotlight Climate Change Planning Tool
The California Department of Public Health has developed an online interactive platform to assist with climate change planning and protect children.