To advance precedent-setting state chemicals policy reforms and ensure strong implementation of new state policies; move markets away from harmful chemicals and toward safer alternatives; carry out research and product testing that brings consumers attention to the health and environmental…
To stimulate public support for local, national, and international policies that protect the health of Arctic people, wildlife, and the environment from chemical contaminants.
To accelerate and meet business demandsespecially within the apparel/footwear, outdoor and building industry sectorsfor safer alternatives to toxic chemicals through joint business-NGO development of tools and resources that companies need.
To unite diverse Connecticut constituencies in education and advocacy campaigns to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals in consumer products and use state policy and market campaigns to move comprehensive chemicals policy reform at the national level.
To reduce exposure to toxic chemicals in consumer products through public policy reforms and market-based campaigns.
To help define the vision, focus, strategies, and tactics of the environmental health and justice movement, particularly with regard to chemicals policy reform and market-based campaigns.
To disseminate “A Story of Health,” an e-book and an online continuing education course.
To leverage the role of retail companies as catalysts in chemicals policy reform and market shifts away from hazardous chemicals.
To provide general support.
To reduce the use of carcinogens, endocrine disrupters, and other unhealthy chemicals in the building products sector.