5 Steps for Implementing a New Eco-Healthy Policy
Eco-Healthy Child Care® promotes safer, greener child care by reducing toxic exposure through policies on air quality, cleaning, plastics, pests & more.
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.
PVC Dolls and Children’s Health: Safer Toy Alternatives
Learn about PVC Dolls and children’s health risks, plus safer, PVC-free toy alternatives.
PFAS in Child Care: Eco-Healthy FAQs on Hidden Chemical Risks
Learn how PFAS in child care impact children’s health, where they’re found, and how to reduce exposure with safer, eco-friendly solutions.
How to choose a portable air cleaner
A Portable Air Cleaner removes harmful particles and viruses in the air and are recommended to remove respiratory droplets that carry germs. It can be used to supplement natural ventilation and HVAC systems.
Food Packaging and PFAS: What You Need to Know to Make Safer Choices
Safer Food Packaging means making choices to reduce kids’ exposure to PFAS- harmful chemicals used to make consumer products grease and water-resistant.
Drying Hands the Eco-Healthy Way
What’s the healthier and more environmentally friendly tool for kids drying hands- hand dryers or paper towels? Learn more in this Eco-Healthy Child Care FAQ.
Help kids breathe easy- reduce fragrances in child care
“Fragrance” is a loosely regulated term covering many harmful chemicals. Eliminating fragrances in child care helps protect children’s health.
