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An Act to Protect Massachusetts Public Health from PFAS (H4870/S1504): Fact Sheet
Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of over 15,000 chemicals widely used in consumer products and industrial processes. Toxic at very low levels, these chemicals are already in the blood of 98% of Americans and are contaminating Massachusetts drinking water, rivers, lakes, oceans, soil, plants and wildlife. Learn about 2026 legislation to protect our water and health from PFAS!
An act relative to toxic free kids (H4357, S2660) Fact Sheet
Toxic chemicals shouldn’t be in things children use every day. Unfortunately, children’s products can contain PFAS, lead, asbestos, phthalates, bisphenols, and other chemicals that are harmful to children’s health and development. Learn more about 2026 legislation to change this!
New England Currents | Summer 2025
In this Issue: New England States Sticking to Bans on Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Pans; Plastic-Free July Update:
ReThink Gains Ground in Cafeterias; CT Team Scores Big Legislative Wins in 2025; Honoring Longtime Connecticut Director, Anne Hulick; Energy Network; PFAS Victory; What’s Next for the Rhode Island Bottle Bill; Fighting for Asthma Justice in Massachusetts; Toxic Free Kids; National Updates.
ReThink Disposable Case Study: Bedford Public Schools
Bedford Public Schools, located in Bedford, Massachusetts, serve approximately 2,500 students across four schools. Thanks to a generous donation from PlasticFreeRestaurants.org, the schools’ polystyrene (foam) lunch trays were traded for Ahimsa stainless steel reusable trays.
New England Currents | Winter 2024
In this Issue: National Updates, VICTORY! We Are Taking on Toxic PFAS Chemicals and Winning!, ReThink Disposable: We’re Building the Solutions to Plastic Pollution, Plate to Planet Campaign, When Young People Speak, the World Listens: Cathen Fontanilla Speaks!, Salem Workers are Building the Renewable Energy Future, Waterbury Home Energy Action Kicks Off Round 2!, Unfinished Business: The Bottle Bill and Plastic Pollution