Center for Environmental Health
@ceh.org
A non-profit that stops corporations from exposing families & communities to toxic chemicals. We work to forge a healthier future for all. #EnvironmentalHealth
Visit us at ceh.org
Visit us at ceh.org
We're proud to join over 50 orgs in urging California leaders to do better next year.
As Trump gives polluters a pass and lets families sink or swim, CA families don’t need their leaders to pile on by following suit. A better way is possible.
As Trump gives polluters a pass and lets families sink or swim, CA families don’t need their leaders to pile on by following suit. A better way is possible.
POLITICO Pro: Environmental groups condemn California’s legislative session
More than 50 groups faulted Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers for weakening environmental laws to boost housing and energy.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
We're proud to join over 50 orgs in urging California leaders to do better next year.
As Trump gives polluters a pass and lets families sink or swim, CA families don’t need their leaders to pile on by following suit. A better way is possible.
As Trump gives polluters a pass and lets families sink or swim, CA families don’t need their leaders to pile on by following suit. A better way is possible.
🎉 Happy 29th anniversary to us! Founded in 1996, we've been protecting people and the environment from toxic chemicals for nearly three decades.
To celebrate our anniversary, let’s look at five industries we're holding accountable: https://ceh.org/5-industries-ceh-holds-and-keeps-accountable/
To celebrate our anniversary, let’s look at five industries we're holding accountable: https://ceh.org/5-industries-ceh-holds-and-keeps-accountable/
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🎉 Happy 29th anniversary to us! Founded in 1996, we've been protecting people and the environment from toxic chemicals for nearly three decades.
To celebrate our anniversary, let’s look at five industries we're holding accountable: https://ceh.org/5-industries-ceh-holds-and-keeps-accountable/
To celebrate our anniversary, let’s look at five industries we're holding accountable: https://ceh.org/5-industries-ceh-holds-and-keeps-accountable/
Wishing a happy Veterans Day to all who served!
November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Wishing a happy Veterans Day to all who served!
"Shein and Temu clothes ‘breach chemical safety limits' - Lab analysis finds chemicals in clothing sold by ultra fast fashion giants hugely exceed limits"
Story by Ecotextile News: https://www.ecotextile.com/2025110660644/news/dyes-chemicals/shein-and-temu-clothes-breach-chemical-safety-limits/
Story by Ecotextile News: https://www.ecotextile.com/2025110660644/news/dyes-chemicals/shein-and-temu-clothes-breach-chemical-safety-limits/
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"Shein and Temu clothes ‘breach chemical safety limits' - Lab analysis finds chemicals in clothing sold by ultra fast fashion giants hugely exceed limits"
Story by Ecotextile News: https://www.ecotextile.com/2025110660644/news/dyes-chemicals/shein-and-temu-clothes-breach-chemical-safety-limits/
Story by Ecotextile News: https://www.ecotextile.com/2025110660644/news/dyes-chemicals/shein-and-temu-clothes-breach-chemical-safety-limits/
Plastic pollution is a global crisis.
We're a proud community partner of #TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch. Topics: microplastics, health, environmental justice, and climate change. Hosts: Plastic Pollution Coalition, Environmental Working Group, and Hip Hop Caucus.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/TEDxLivestream
We're a proud community partner of #TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch. Topics: microplastics, health, environmental justice, and climate change. Hosts: Plastic Pollution Coalition, Environmental Working Group, and Hip Hop Caucus.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/TEDxLivestream
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Plastic pollution is a global crisis.
We're a proud community partner of #TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch. Topics: microplastics, health, environmental justice, and climate change. Hosts: Plastic Pollution Coalition, Environmental Working Group, and Hip Hop Caucus.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/TEDxLivestream
We're a proud community partner of #TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch. Topics: microplastics, health, environmental justice, and climate change. Hosts: Plastic Pollution Coalition, Environmental Working Group, and Hip Hop Caucus.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/TEDxLivestream
🍩 Donuts & coffee ☕. The perfect combo.
⚠️ But did you know that touching your takeout coffee cup before eating your donut could expose you to toxic BPS? 😱
#NationalDonutDay is a GREAT day to tell Dunkin’ to protect workers & customers by switching to phenol-free receipt paper and adhesive labels:
⚠️ But did you know that touching your takeout coffee cup before eating your donut could expose you to toxic BPS? 😱
#NationalDonutDay is a GREAT day to tell Dunkin’ to protect workers & customers by switching to phenol-free receipt paper and adhesive labels:
Tell Dunkin’ to switch to BPS-free labels
Center for Environmental Health found the highest levels of BPS in the adhesive labels attached to Dunkin's coffee cups. BPS is a hormone-disrupting chemical that mimics estrogen and can disrupt the n...
actionnetwork.org
November 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
🍩 Donuts & coffee ☕. The perfect combo.
⚠️ But did you know that touching your takeout coffee cup before eating your donut could expose you to toxic BPS? 😱
#NationalDonutDay is a GREAT day to tell Dunkin’ to protect workers & customers by switching to phenol-free receipt paper and adhesive labels:
⚠️ But did you know that touching your takeout coffee cup before eating your donut could expose you to toxic BPS? 😱
#NationalDonutDay is a GREAT day to tell Dunkin’ to protect workers & customers by switching to phenol-free receipt paper and adhesive labels:
It's Election Day! Own your power as a voter, and make your voice heard.
Don't forget to VOTE!
Don't forget to VOTE!
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
It's Election Day! Own your power as a voter, and make your voice heard.
Don't forget to VOTE!
Don't forget to VOTE!
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!
Wishing a happy Day of the Dead to all who are remembering and celebrating their loved ones today.
Wishing a happy Day of the Dead to all who are remembering and celebrating their loved ones today.
November 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos!
Wishing a happy Day of the Dead to all who are remembering and celebrating their loved ones today.
Wishing a happy Day of the Dead to all who are remembering and celebrating their loved ones today.
⚠️ We shouldn’t have to worry about being exposed to toxic chemicals when dressing up for Halloween. 🎃
Check out our 3 tips to protect yourself and your loved ones from exposure: https://ceh.org/why-you-should-be-scared-of-shein-this-halloween/
Have a fun, safe, healthy, and happy Halloween!
Check out our 3 tips to protect yourself and your loved ones from exposure: https://ceh.org/why-you-should-be-scared-of-shein-this-halloween/
Have a fun, safe, healthy, and happy Halloween!
November 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
⚠️ We shouldn’t have to worry about being exposed to toxic chemicals when dressing up for Halloween. 🎃
Check out our 3 tips to protect yourself and your loved ones from exposure: https://ceh.org/why-you-should-be-scared-of-shein-this-halloween/
Have a fun, safe, healthy, and happy Halloween!
Check out our 3 tips to protect yourself and your loved ones from exposure: https://ceh.org/why-you-should-be-scared-of-shein-this-halloween/
Have a fun, safe, healthy, and happy Halloween!
“The role climate change has played in making Hurricane Melissa incredibly dangerous is undeniable." -Union of Concerned Scientists
Our hearts are with everyone in the path of Hurricane Melissa, including those in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean.
Story by Matt Simon, Grist - link below:
Our hearts are with everyone in the path of Hurricane Melissa, including those in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean.
Story by Matt Simon, Grist - link below:
October 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
“The role climate change has played in making Hurricane Melissa incredibly dangerous is undeniable." -Union of Concerned Scientists
Our hearts are with everyone in the path of Hurricane Melissa, including those in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean.
Story by Matt Simon, Grist - link below:
Our hearts are with everyone in the path of Hurricane Melissa, including those in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean.
Story by Matt Simon, Grist - link below:
Reposted by Center for Environmental Health
Did you know that, on average, most children consume more saturated fat than is recommended – potentially leading to heart disease?
If saturated fat limits are removed from the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that would be especially dangerous.
#UncompromisedDGA
If saturated fat limits are removed from the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that would be especially dangerous.
#UncompromisedDGA
October 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Did you know that, on average, most children consume more saturated fat than is recommended – potentially leading to heart disease?
If saturated fat limits are removed from the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that would be especially dangerous.
#UncompromisedDGA
If saturated fat limits are removed from the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, that would be especially dangerous.
#UncompromisedDGA
Reposted by Center for Environmental Health
🚨🚨🚨toxic chemical alert!
⚠️ We wish that toxic chemicals in costumes were a thing of the past...
But our recent investigation found Halloween-themed rings sold by Shein to contain high levels of cadmium. 😱
Find out how to protect your children from exposure: https://ceh.org/why-you-should-be-scared-of-shein-this-halloween/
But our recent investigation found Halloween-themed rings sold by Shein to contain high levels of cadmium. 😱
Find out how to protect your children from exposure: https://ceh.org/why-you-should-be-scared-of-shein-this-halloween/
October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🚨🚨🚨toxic chemical alert!
⚠️ DO NOT buy this Halloween costume!
When you're prepping for Halloween, it could be tempting to wrap yourself in a bunch of receipt paper for a spooky mummy costume. You should reconsider, if you want to protect your health and avoid exposure to toxic BPS.
Happy Halloween! 🎃
When you're prepping for Halloween, it could be tempting to wrap yourself in a bunch of receipt paper for a spooky mummy costume. You should reconsider, if you want to protect your health and avoid exposure to toxic BPS.
Happy Halloween! 🎃
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
⚠️ DO NOT buy this Halloween costume!
When you're prepping for Halloween, it could be tempting to wrap yourself in a bunch of receipt paper for a spooky mummy costume. You should reconsider, if you want to protect your health and avoid exposure to toxic BPS.
Happy Halloween! 🎃
When you're prepping for Halloween, it could be tempting to wrap yourself in a bunch of receipt paper for a spooky mummy costume. You should reconsider, if you want to protect your health and avoid exposure to toxic BPS.
Happy Halloween! 🎃
⚠️ We wish that toxic chemicals in costumes were a thing of the past...
But our recent investigation found Halloween-themed rings sold by Shein to contain high levels of cadmium. 😱
Find out how to protect your children from exposure: https://ceh.org/why-you-should-be-scared-of-shein-this-halloween/
But our recent investigation found Halloween-themed rings sold by Shein to contain high levels of cadmium. 😱
Find out how to protect your children from exposure: https://ceh.org/why-you-should-be-scared-of-shein-this-halloween/
October 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
⚠️ We wish that toxic chemicals in costumes were a thing of the past...
But our recent investigation found Halloween-themed rings sold by Shein to contain high levels of cadmium. 😱
Find out how to protect your children from exposure: https://ceh.org/why-you-should-be-scared-of-shein-this-halloween/
But our recent investigation found Halloween-themed rings sold by Shein to contain high levels of cadmium. 😱
Find out how to protect your children from exposure: https://ceh.org/why-you-should-be-scared-of-shein-this-halloween/
❓Did you know that this week is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week?
We've spent nearly 30 years testing products for toxic chemicals that can harm your health and the environment. We continue to hold the biggest corporations accountable.
Check out our work: https://ceh.org/product-testing/
We've spent nearly 30 years testing products for toxic chemicals that can harm your health and the environment. We continue to hold the biggest corporations accountable.
Check out our work: https://ceh.org/product-testing/
October 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
❓Did you know that this week is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week?
We've spent nearly 30 years testing products for toxic chemicals that can harm your health and the environment. We continue to hold the biggest corporations accountable.
Check out our work: https://ceh.org/product-testing/
We've spent nearly 30 years testing products for toxic chemicals that can harm your health and the environment. We continue to hold the biggest corporations accountable.
Check out our work: https://ceh.org/product-testing/
"The Center for Environmental Health found that some costumes from retailers, including Spirit Halloween, carried levels of toxic substances that would’ve exceeded the amount necessary for a warning." https://www.hercampus.com/school/brown/sustainably-scary-how-why-to-approach-halloween-differently/
October 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
"The Center for Environmental Health found that some costumes from retailers, including Spirit Halloween, carried levels of toxic substances that would’ve exceeded the amount necessary for a warning." https://www.hercampus.com/school/brown/sustainably-scary-how-why-to-approach-halloween-differently/
We get it. It's always a heartbreaking moment when we discover that some of our favorite foods, drinks, or consumer products contain hidden toxic chemicals.
October 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
We get it. It's always a heartbreaking moment when we discover that some of our favorite foods, drinks, or consumer products contain hidden toxic chemicals.
Reposted by Center for Environmental Health
Join us for our webinar on 10/22! Register and learn more: bit.ly/vhwwebinar
This week is #VaginalHealthWeek, and we’re proud to join Weaving Voices for Health & Justice (formerly known as Women's Voices for the Earth) to call for safer, more transparent menstrual and intimate care products.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/vhw2025
##VHW25
Learn more: https://bit.ly/vhw2025
##VHW25
October 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Join us for our webinar on 10/22! Register and learn more: bit.ly/vhwwebinar
This week is #VaginalHealthWeek, and we’re proud to join Weaving Voices for Health & Justice (formerly known as Women's Voices for the Earth) to call for safer, more transparent menstrual and intimate care products.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/vhw2025
##VHW25
Learn more: https://bit.ly/vhw2025
##VHW25
October 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This week is #VaginalHealthWeek, and we’re proud to join Weaving Voices for Health & Justice (formerly known as Women's Voices for the Earth) to call for safer, more transparent menstrual and intimate care products.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/vhw2025
##VHW25
Learn more: https://bit.ly/vhw2025
##VHW25
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This Halloween season, the real horror story is plastic pollution’s impact on our health.
The Bay Area Reuse Coalitions are hosting a three-part series screening of "We’re All Plastic People Now" https://www.eventbrite.com/o/bay-area-reuse-coalitions-115741431111
@storyofstuff.bsky.social
The Bay Area Reuse Coalitions are hosting a three-part series screening of "We’re All Plastic People Now" https://www.eventbrite.com/o/bay-area-reuse-coalitions-115741431111
@storyofstuff.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This Halloween season, the real horror story is plastic pollution’s impact on our health.
The Bay Area Reuse Coalitions are hosting a three-part series screening of "We’re All Plastic People Now" https://www.eventbrite.com/o/bay-area-reuse-coalitions-115741431111
@storyofstuff.bsky.social
The Bay Area Reuse Coalitions are hosting a three-part series screening of "We’re All Plastic People Now" https://www.eventbrite.com/o/bay-area-reuse-coalitions-115741431111
@storyofstuff.bsky.social
Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating this week!
October 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating this week!
🎉 California takes action on toxic chemicals in hair relaxer products!
Many of these products are disproportionately marketed to Black women & girls. The law will establish enforcement mechanisms for banned endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
CEH proudly supported Akilah Weber Pierson, MD's CURL Act!
Many of these products are disproportionately marketed to Black women & girls. The law will establish enforcement mechanisms for banned endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
CEH proudly supported Akilah Weber Pierson, MD's CURL Act!
October 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🎉 California takes action on toxic chemicals in hair relaxer products!
Many of these products are disproportionately marketed to Black women & girls. The law will establish enforcement mechanisms for banned endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
CEH proudly supported Akilah Weber Pierson, MD's CURL Act!
Many of these products are disproportionately marketed to Black women & girls. The law will establish enforcement mechanisms for banned endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
CEH proudly supported Akilah Weber Pierson, MD's CURL Act!
Rest in power, Cecil. Our beloved former board member and true titan of the environmental justice movement is always in our hearts.
Sending lots of love to our colleagues and friends at @weact4ej.bsky.social today, and always.
Sending lots of love to our colleagues and friends at @weact4ej.bsky.social today, and always.
It's hard to believe it has already been 5 years since Cecil's passing. He's always in our thoughts, and very much so at last night's Gala.
October 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Rest in power, Cecil. Our beloved former board member and true titan of the environmental justice movement is always in our hearts.
Sending lots of love to our colleagues and friends at @weact4ej.bsky.social today, and always.
Sending lots of love to our colleagues and friends at @weact4ej.bsky.social today, and always.
Consumers deserve better than guessing if their products are safe and free of harmful toxics.
Great reporting by our friends at @consumerreports.org.
And don't forget to check out our work to protect people from toxic chemicals in consumer products!
Great reporting by our friends at @consumerreports.org.
And don't forget to check out our work to protect people from toxic chemicals in consumer products!
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
www.consumerreports.org
October 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Consumers deserve better than guessing if their products are safe and free of harmful toxics.
Great reporting by our friends at @consumerreports.org.
And don't forget to check out our work to protect people from toxic chemicals in consumer products!
Great reporting by our friends at @consumerreports.org.
And don't forget to check out our work to protect people from toxic chemicals in consumer products!