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Yesterday, the Rhode Island House of Representatives voted to pass H5082, which will phase out the use of organohalogens, a dangerous chemical used in flame retardants that is associated with cancer and respiratory ailments.

The Senate already unanimously passed this bill in the spring, but when the General Assembly adjourned suddenly in June, the House version was left in legislative limbo. Over the summer, we worked to make sure that a strong version of this bill would be on the agenda when the General Assembly reconvened in the fall to address its unfinished business.

Thankfully, it was

There is nothing like a home cooked meal made from scratch. Make sure the care you take to create a delicious, healthy meal isn’t undermined by harmful chemicals leaching from your cookware.

Tip: Use stainless steel, glass or cast iron cookware. Cast iron cookware is non-stick if properly seasoned. Avoid cookware with non-stick chemical coatings. Discard non-stick cookware that is scratched and never heat when empty or under a broiler.

Non-stick cookware tends to contain perfluorochemicals (PFCs). In 2015, 200 experts issued a consensus statement which raised concerns about PFCs and their