Oregon Special Session February 2010
Oregon Center for Environmental Health supports SB 1032 to ban BPA in children’s products!
February 2, 2010- SB 1032 Protects Oregon children from Bisphenol A (BPA). More and more evidence shows the Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in plastics like baby bottles, is harmful to children’s health. Exposure to BPA – even in low levels – has been linked to a range of health problems, including cancer, miscarriage, heart disease, and even attention deficit disorder. Passing this ban would make Oregon a national leader in protecting children from toxic chemicals.
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Household chemicals linked to reduced fertility
By Shari Roan, The Los Angeles Times
January 27, 2010
Flame-retardant chemicals found in many household consumer products may reduce fertility in women, researchers reported Tuesday. Their study joins several other papers published in the last two years suggesting that the chemicals, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, affect human health.
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Industry and the Port of Portland lowball risk from Toxic Superfund Site in Portland's backyard
By Scott Learn, The Oregonian
January 21, 2010, 6:00PM
An exhaustive report on Portland Harbor contamination -- written by industries and local government agencies that will likely have to pay for much of the cleanup -- tends to "minimize the risks to human health and the environment" from harbor pollution, federal regulators say.
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Ongoing classes at OCEH
More Green Cleaning Classes Coming
Are you interested in making your own green cleaners at home and would like to learn how? Then sign up for our green cleaning class. The average American uses about 40 pounds of toxic cleaning products every year. You can detoxify your home by switching to green cleaners, and homemade green cleaners are good for your wallet, too. To learn more about the class and register please visit our events page.
"Creating an EcoSafe Home" class 
Confused about harmful chemicals in your home, household products, and the baby's room? Find out ways to reduce the exposure to toxic chemicals in your household by attending our "Creating an EcoSafe Home" class. Details on the class and how to sign up can be found by visiting our events page.
