Defend Our Health
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We work with communities to fight for equal access to safe food & drinking water, & toxic-free, climate-friendly products.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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This makes such a strong case that to truly avoid #toxics the whole lifecycle is essential. And that SO MUCH MORE WORK needs to be done.
Check out our latest blog from our director of campaigns and programs, Maya Rommwatt, on toxic chemicals in both recycled and virgin PET plastic! #toxicchemicals #plastic #plasticpollution #recycling defendourhealth.org/blog/new-stu...
New study reveals toxic chemicals in both recycled and virgin PET - Defend Our Health
A new study published in the journal Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts examines the occurrence of hazardous chemicals in the common plastic PET and recycled PET. Defend Our Health participated in the study’s design and collection process — managed by our partners at Ecology Center —to learn more about the differences between hazardous chemicals commonly used as PET additives and those… Read more »
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November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This makes such a strong case that to truly avoid #toxics the whole lifecycle is essential. And that SO MUCH MORE WORK needs to be done.
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NEW FINDINGS: We found sixteen pesticides linked to learning disabilities, autism and hormone disruption in Target-brand baby food.
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Toxic Pesticides in Target’s Baby Food
Friends of the Earth found a cocktail of toxic pesticides in two non-organic baby food products made by Target’s house brand, Good & Gather.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
NEW FINDINGS: We found sixteen pesticides linked to learning disabilities, autism and hormone disruption in Target-brand baby food.
foe.org/toxic-pestic...
foe.org/toxic-pestic...
Check out our latest blog from our director of campaigns and programs, Maya Rommwatt, on toxic chemicals in both recycled and virgin PET plastic! #toxicchemicals #plastic #plasticpollution #recycling defendourhealth.org/blog/new-stu...
New study reveals toxic chemicals in both recycled and virgin PET - Defend Our Health
A new study published in the journal Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts examines the occurrence of hazardous chemicals in the common plastic PET and recycled PET. Defend Our Health participated in the study’s design and collection process — managed by our partners at Ecology Center —to learn more about the differences between hazardous chemicals commonly used as PET additives and those… Read more »
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November 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Check out our latest blog from our director of campaigns and programs, Maya Rommwatt, on toxic chemicals in both recycled and virgin PET plastic! #toxicchemicals #plastic #plasticpollution #recycling defendourhealth.org/blog/new-stu...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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JOIN US! This convo will feature Professor Roy Gardner, an internationally recognized expert in wetland law and policy and the author of Waters of the United States: POTUS, SCOTUS, WOTUS, and the Politics of a National Resource. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 31, 2025 at 12:31 AM
JOIN US! This convo will feature Professor Roy Gardner, an internationally recognized expert in wetland law and policy and the author of Waters of the United States: POTUS, SCOTUS, WOTUS, and the Politics of a National Resource. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
✨New blog from our campaign manager, Adam Nordell, on our recent work with coalition partners in Massachusetts to tackle #PFAS! Check it out: defendourhealth.org/blog/pfas-co...
PFAS Collaboration with Massachusetts Stakeholders - Defend Our Health
Defend Our Health is an organization rooted in grassroots environmental policy change at home, here in Maine. We work with Maine communities impacted by pollution to imagine a cleaner future, engage i...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
✨New blog from our campaign manager, Adam Nordell, on our recent work with coalition partners in Massachusetts to tackle #PFAS! Check it out: defendourhealth.org/blog/pfas-co...
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Plastic clothes? No, thank you! Join us and @defendourhealth.bsky.social in calling on 3 top children's clothing-makers to stop using so much plastic in their products. 🛑 Sign the petition urging Carters, H&M, and The Children's Place to stop using so much polyester. bit.ly/no-plastic-c...
STOP Making Kids' Clothes From Plastic
Polyester is a type of plastic that's made from fossil fuels combined with synthetic chemical additives, some of which are harmful to humans. Polyester clothing also contributes to the growing micropl...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Plastic clothes? No, thank you! Join us and @defendourhealth.bsky.social in calling on 3 top children's clothing-makers to stop using so much plastic in their products. 🛑 Sign the petition urging Carters, H&M, and The Children's Place to stop using so much polyester. bit.ly/no-plastic-c...
This progress stems from LD 1911, which we proudly helped pass, and from the work of the PFAS Fund's Health Subcommittee, which our farmland contamination manager, Adam Nordell, was a part of! www.pressherald.com/2025/10/13/m...
Maine offers free medical tests for residents exposed to PFASMaine offers free medical tests for PFAS-impacted farmers
Covering the cost of blood tests for more than 600 households in areas where farms used sludge to fertilize their fields represents a turning point in the state's response to the crisis, from tracking...
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October 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This progress stems from LD 1911, which we proudly helped pass, and from the work of the PFAS Fund's Health Subcommittee, which our farmland contamination manager, Adam Nordell, was a part of! www.pressherald.com/2025/10/13/m...
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How can you tell which products contain toxic #PFAS? You can't.
We hosted a PFAS Show and Tell at the State House today to show why we need to pass @juliancyr.bsky.social and Rep. Hogan's bill to #banPFAS from many products.
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We hosted a PFAS Show and Tell at the State House today to show why we need to pass @juliancyr.bsky.social and Rep. Hogan's bill to #banPFAS from many products.
@sierraclubma.bsky.social @defendourhealth.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
How can you tell which products contain toxic #PFAS? You can't.
We hosted a PFAS Show and Tell at the State House today to show why we need to pass @juliancyr.bsky.social and Rep. Hogan's bill to #banPFAS from many products.
@sierraclubma.bsky.social @defendourhealth.bsky.social
We hosted a PFAS Show and Tell at the State House today to show why we need to pass @juliancyr.bsky.social and Rep. Hogan's bill to #banPFAS from many products.
@sierraclubma.bsky.social @defendourhealth.bsky.social
You’re invited to join Defend Our Health and Island Press for our webinar Defend Our Health: Authors & Friends on Thursday, October 23rd, at 1 PM ET. Learn more and register today! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
You’re invited to join Defend Our Health and Island Press for our webinar Defend Our Health: Authors & Friends on Thursday, October 23rd, at 1 PM ET. Learn more and register today! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Tell Congress: No toxic chemicals in our drinking water! via @selc.bsky.social act.selc.org/page/87298/a...
Tell Congress: No toxic chemicals in our drinking water. | Southern Environmental Law Center
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October 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Tell Congress: No toxic chemicals in our drinking water! via @selc.bsky.social act.selc.org/page/87298/a...
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Our homes are built with plastic materials that pose huge health hazards during wildfires. 🔥 Burning plastic is toxic. 😵 California Housing Agencies must advance the use of fire-safe, non-toxic materials. 🏡 Sign the petition! ‼️ bit.ly/46E9l88
#PlasticPollutes #Wildfires
#PlasticPollutes #Wildfires
New Report Shows How Plastics Fuel Wildfires—and How Communities Can Build & Rebuild Better
Plastics’ production and use in our built environment both fuels wildfires and exacerbates wildfires’ harms to human health and the environment.
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September 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Our homes are built with plastic materials that pose huge health hazards during wildfires. 🔥 Burning plastic is toxic. 😵 California Housing Agencies must advance the use of fire-safe, non-toxic materials. 🏡 Sign the petition! ‼️ bit.ly/46E9l88
#PlasticPollutes #Wildfires
#PlasticPollutes #Wildfires
"The water utilities are members of our community and are really trying to provide the safest and best water quality that they can to communities, but they need us to take regulatory and legislative action to help drive that change." - Emily Carey, Defend's ED www.mainepublic.org/environment-...
Maine health officials respond to study showing hexavalent chromium contamination in drinking water
Earlier this week, a report from the Environmental Working Group mapped water supplies that had some traces of harmful chemicals. According to federal standards, Maine utilities are in compliance.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
"The water utilities are members of our community and are really trying to provide the safest and best water quality that they can to communities, but they need us to take regulatory and legislative action to help drive that change." - Emily Carey, Defend's ED www.mainepublic.org/environment-...
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🚨 New report finds that supermarkets are not doing nearly enough to reduce the amount of plastic generated. 🛒
It’s time for the supermarket sector to take responsibility for its contribution to the plastic pollution crisis. 🛒
Learn more: breakfreefromplastic.org/supermarket-audit
It’s time for the supermarket sector to take responsibility for its contribution to the plastic pollution crisis. 🛒
Learn more: breakfreefromplastic.org/supermarket-audit
September 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🚨 New report finds that supermarkets are not doing nearly enough to reduce the amount of plastic generated. 🛒
It’s time for the supermarket sector to take responsibility for its contribution to the plastic pollution crisis. 🛒
Learn more: breakfreefromplastic.org/supermarket-audit
It’s time for the supermarket sector to take responsibility for its contribution to the plastic pollution crisis. 🛒
Learn more: breakfreefromplastic.org/supermarket-audit
These fashion brands may lead in sustainability, but they could do more to be health protective of children who may wear their clothes. Click the link to find out who and take action today! takeaction.io/ehsc/tell-th...
September 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
These fashion brands may lead in sustainability, but they could do more to be health protective of children who may wear their clothes. Click the link to find out who and take action today! takeaction.io/ehsc/tell-th...
You’re invited to join Defend Our Health and Island Press for our webinar Defend Our Health: Authors & Friends on Tuesday, September 23rd, at 1 PM ET. Learn more and register today! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
August 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
You’re invited to join Defend Our Health and Island Press for our webinar Defend Our Health: Authors & Friends on Tuesday, September 23rd, at 1 PM ET. Learn more and register today! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The health burden of chemicals used to make clothes may harm children the most! In response to chemicals and plastics in kids’ clothing, we’re calling on The Children’s Place, Carter’s, and H&M to stop making so many clothes out of polyester plastic! Take action today: takeaction.io/ehsc/tell-th...
August 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The health burden of chemicals used to make clothes may harm children the most! In response to chemicals and plastics in kids’ clothing, we’re calling on The Children’s Place, Carter’s, and H&M to stop making so many clothes out of polyester plastic! Take action today: takeaction.io/ehsc/tell-th...
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Disappointed & enraged by a process and text that sidelines ambition, but inspired by countries & CSOs that refused to accept it.
No treaty is better than a bad treaty.
GAIA's statement at the end of the #INC5_2 closing plenary
www.no-burn.org/ambitious-co...
#couragenotcompromise #plasticstreaty
No treaty is better than a bad treaty.
GAIA's statement at the end of the #INC5_2 closing plenary
www.no-burn.org/ambitious-co...
#couragenotcompromise #plasticstreaty
August 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Disappointed & enraged by a process and text that sidelines ambition, but inspired by countries & CSOs that refused to accept it.
No treaty is better than a bad treaty.
GAIA's statement at the end of the #INC5_2 closing plenary
www.no-burn.org/ambitious-co...
#couragenotcompromise #plasticstreaty
No treaty is better than a bad treaty.
GAIA's statement at the end of the #INC5_2 closing plenary
www.no-burn.org/ambitious-co...
#couragenotcompromise #plasticstreaty
"What I've seen is that Maine's work to combat PFAS in recent years has been a journey marked by listening, collaborating and acting decisively," said Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. www.mainepublic.org/politics/202...
Maine farmers, lawmakers share PFAS lessons as Massachusetts eyes stricter regulations
Lawmakers from Maine and Massachusetts also said New England should take a regional approach to PFAS, especially amid uncertainty over the Trump administration's plans for regulating the "forever chem...
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August 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
"What I've seen is that Maine's work to combat PFAS in recent years has been a journey marked by listening, collaborating and acting decisively," said Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. www.mainepublic.org/politics/202...
Nordell hopes the visit can spur a more regional discussion about addressing these toxic chemicals because “PFAS doesn’t necessarily respect property boundaries or state boundaries.” mainemorningstar.com/2025/08/12/m...
Mass. lawmakers visit Maine to learn about how to stem forever chemical contamination • Maine Morning Star
A group of Massachusetts lawmakers, officials and advocates are visiting Maine on Tuesday to learn more about how to prevent further contamination from so-called forever chemicals. Maine is regarded ...
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August 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Nordell hopes the visit can spur a more regional discussion about addressing these toxic chemicals because “PFAS doesn’t necessarily respect property boundaries or state boundaries.” mainemorningstar.com/2025/08/12/m...
A new study found even more chemicals in plastics than previously known: over 16,000! And even worse, they found 4,200 of those chemicals threaten human health or the environment. This is why we are working to draw down the use of plastics where we can. Read more: www.msn.com/en-au/scienc...
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August 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
A new study found even more chemicals in plastics than previously known: over 16,000! And even worse, they found 4,200 of those chemicals threaten human health or the environment. This is why we are working to draw down the use of plastics where we can. Read more: www.msn.com/en-au/scienc...
"This is a small step we can take to get some of the plastic out of our waste stream," Sarah Woodbury of the organization Defend Our Health said in support of the bill... "We cannot recycle our way out of the plastic crisis." www.thecooldown.com/green-busine...
Lawmakers push forward on controversial bill banning common hotel amenity: 'This is a small step we can take'
Though a bill that would have banned single-use plastic toiletry bottles from Maine hotels failed, it highlighted similar initiatives in other states.
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August 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"This is a small step we can take to get some of the plastic out of our waste stream," Sarah Woodbury of the organization Defend Our Health said in support of the bill... "We cannot recycle our way out of the plastic crisis." www.thecooldown.com/green-busine...
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With the help of @defendourhealth.bsky.social and the Conservation Law Foundation, Portland citizens have banded together to cover the Cassidy Point coal pile and end the use of coal in Maine! Join us today to protect the health of Mainers from dirty coal
August 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
With the help of @defendourhealth.bsky.social and the Conservation Law Foundation, Portland citizens have banded together to cover the Cassidy Point coal pile and end the use of coal in Maine! Join us today to protect the health of Mainers from dirty coal
Ever leave your plastic water bottle in a hot car and then wonder if it’s safe to drink from? Heat and UV radiation can cause the chemicals used to make the plastic to leach out into the water faster. This advice column talks about phthalates and phenols like BPA. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/w...
I Left a Plastic Water Bottle in a Hot Car. Is It Safe to Drink?
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July 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Ever leave your plastic water bottle in a hot car and then wonder if it’s safe to drink from? Heat and UV radiation can cause the chemicals used to make the plastic to leach out into the water faster. This advice column talks about phthalates and phenols like BPA. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/w...