Massachusetts introduces bill for "Safer Alternatives" to toxic chemicals
Friday, January 28, 2011 at 11:47AM
SFH in Chemicals, Green Chemistry, Massachusetts, Policy

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Massachusetts legislators are filing a bill this week to protect children, families and workers from harmful chemicals found in everyday household products from window cleaner to shampoo... 

..The legislation, called The Safer Alternatives Bill, would require businesses to replace toxic chemicals with safer ones if there are ones available. It also sets up a review system for other chemicals. This is the 6th year the bill will be filed in Massachusetts, but despite the budget woes of the state, environmentalists say they expect to make headway.

Read the full story by Beth Daley at Boston.com's Green Blog

Call or write your Massachusetts legislator today to let them know you support this bill

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