Safer States
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We are a national alliance of environmental health organizations & coalitions working to protect people from toxic chemicals, and to ensure the availability of safer solutions for a healthier world. 🌎 💚
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Safer cookware is possible, in fact, it already exists! States are leading the way by removing toxic #PFAS chemicals from cookware to protect our health. Let’s keep the momentum going. 🍳
#StatesInTheLead
#StatesInTheLead
September 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Safer cookware is possible, in fact, it already exists! States are leading the way by removing toxic #PFAS chemicals from cookware to protect our health. Let’s keep the momentum going. 🍳
#StatesInTheLead
#StatesInTheLead
Toxic #PFAS chemicals have no place in our cookware. 🍳 Safer alternatives already exist and states are leading the way by restricting PFAS to protect our health.
Now is the time for more states to follow suit. 💪
#StatesInTheLead
Now is the time for more states to follow suit. 💪
#StatesInTheLead
September 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Toxic #PFAS chemicals have no place in our cookware. 🍳 Safer alternatives already exist and states are leading the way by restricting PFAS to protect our health.
Now is the time for more states to follow suit. 💪
#StatesInTheLead
Now is the time for more states to follow suit. 💪
#StatesInTheLead
It’s National Maryland Day! 🎉
Maryland is one of the #StatesInTheLead taking bold action to protect communities from toxic chemicals. From tackling PFAS to restricting toxic flame retardants, the state is putting health first. 💪
Learn more about Maryland here: www.saferstates.org/states-in-th...
Maryland is one of the #StatesInTheLead taking bold action to protect communities from toxic chemicals. From tackling PFAS to restricting toxic flame retardants, the state is putting health first. 💪
Learn more about Maryland here: www.saferstates.org/states-in-th...
August 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
It’s National Maryland Day! 🎉
Maryland is one of the #StatesInTheLead taking bold action to protect communities from toxic chemicals. From tackling PFAS to restricting toxic flame retardants, the state is putting health first. 💪
Learn more about Maryland here: www.saferstates.org/states-in-th...
Maryland is one of the #StatesInTheLead taking bold action to protect communities from toxic chemicals. From tackling PFAS to restricting toxic flame retardants, the state is putting health first. 💪
Learn more about Maryland here: www.saferstates.org/states-in-th...
Learn more about what policymakers can do to address microplastics. We need bold state leadership now more than ever.
🔗 saferstates.org/microplastics/
#Microplastics #StatesInTheLead
🔗 saferstates.org/microplastics/
#Microplastics #StatesInTheLead
August 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Learn more about what policymakers can do to address microplastics. We need bold state leadership now more than ever.
🔗 saferstates.org/microplastics/
#Microplastics #StatesInTheLead
🔗 saferstates.org/microplastics/
#Microplastics #StatesInTheLead
Learn more about what lawmakers can do to end the plastic crisis:
🔗 saferstates.org/microplastics/
#Microplastics #StatesInTheLead
🔗 saferstates.org/microplastics/
#Microplastics #StatesInTheLead
July 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Learn more about what lawmakers can do to end the plastic crisis:
🔗 saferstates.org/microplastics/
#Microplastics #StatesInTheLead
🔗 saferstates.org/microplastics/
#Microplastics #StatesInTheLead
‼️A new poll by 5 Gyres shows overwhelming concern about microplastics and strong public support for safer solutions.
It's time for state leaders to reduce plastic use, ban toxic additives, and invest in non-toxic reuse.
Full Report: www.5gyres.org/s/Microplast...
It's time for state leaders to reduce plastic use, ban toxic additives, and invest in non-toxic reuse.
Full Report: www.5gyres.org/s/Microplast...
July 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
‼️A new poll by 5 Gyres shows overwhelming concern about microplastics and strong public support for safer solutions.
It's time for state leaders to reduce plastic use, ban toxic additives, and invest in non-toxic reuse.
Full Report: www.5gyres.org/s/Microplast...
It's time for state leaders to reduce plastic use, ban toxic additives, and invest in non-toxic reuse.
Full Report: www.5gyres.org/s/Microplast...
#Microplastics aren’t just tiny, they’re toxic!
They carry harmful chemicals and are linked to serious health risks. It’s time for state leaders to step up, reduce plastic use, promote non-toxic reuse, and phase out dangerous chemicals.
🔗Learn more: www.saferstates.org/microplastics/
They carry harmful chemicals and are linked to serious health risks. It’s time for state leaders to step up, reduce plastic use, promote non-toxic reuse, and phase out dangerous chemicals.
🔗Learn more: www.saferstates.org/microplastics/
June 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#Microplastics aren’t just tiny, they’re toxic!
They carry harmful chemicals and are linked to serious health risks. It’s time for state leaders to step up, reduce plastic use, promote non-toxic reuse, and phase out dangerous chemicals.
🔗Learn more: www.saferstates.org/microplastics/
They carry harmful chemicals and are linked to serious health risks. It’s time for state leaders to step up, reduce plastic use, promote non-toxic reuse, and phase out dangerous chemicals.
🔗Learn more: www.saferstates.org/microplastics/
🚨 Harmful plastics are being found in our water, food, and even our bodies. In 2025, states are stepping up to reduce plastic use, restrict toxic #PVC, push for reuse, and more. #StatesInTheLead
What’s your state doing? Find out in our latest analysis: bit.ly/41eKbLz
What’s your state doing? Find out in our latest analysis: bit.ly/41eKbLz
February 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
🚨 Harmful plastics are being found in our water, food, and even our bodies. In 2025, states are stepping up to reduce plastic use, restrict toxic #PVC, push for reuse, and more. #StatesInTheLead
What’s your state doing? Find out in our latest analysis: bit.ly/41eKbLz
What’s your state doing? Find out in our latest analysis: bit.ly/41eKbLz
Beauty and self-care shouldn’t come at the cost of your health. That’s why states are taking action to protect consumers from toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products. 💄🧴 #StatesInTheLead
Read more: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...
Read more: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...
February 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Beauty and self-care shouldn’t come at the cost of your health. That’s why states are taking action to protect consumers from toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products. 💄🧴 #StatesInTheLead
Read more: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...
Read more: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...
No one should have to worry about toxic #PFAS in the water they drink, the food they eat, or the products they buy. That’s why #StatesInTheLead are taking action to tackle the PFAS crisis.
Read more from our 2025 Analysis: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...
Read more from our 2025 Analysis: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...
February 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
No one should have to worry about toxic #PFAS in the water they drink, the food they eat, or the products they buy. That’s why #StatesInTheLead are taking action to tackle the PFAS crisis.
Read more from our 2025 Analysis: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...
Read more from our 2025 Analysis: www.saferstates.org/resource/202...
📢 NEW: Our 2025 analysis of state policies on toxic chemicals & plastics is out! States are leading the way in tackling #PFAS, harmful chemicals in cosmetics, and plastic pollution. #StatesInTheLead
What is YOUR state doing?
Read here: bit.ly/40DMoPa
What is YOUR state doing?
Read here: bit.ly/40DMoPa
February 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
📢 NEW: Our 2025 analysis of state policies on toxic chemicals & plastics is out! States are leading the way in tackling #PFAS, harmful chemicals in cosmetics, and plastic pollution. #StatesInTheLead
What is YOUR state doing?
Read here: bit.ly/40DMoPa
What is YOUR state doing?
Read here: bit.ly/40DMoPa
📢 Are you looking for a part-time position? We're hiring!
Consider joining our team as an Administrative Assistant. 🙌
More information here: toxicfreefuture.org/employment/s...
Consider joining our team as an Administrative Assistant. 🙌
More information here: toxicfreefuture.org/employment/s...
December 17, 2024 at 12:58 AM
📢 Are you looking for a part-time position? We're hiring!
Consider joining our team as an Administrative Assistant. 🙌
More information here: toxicfreefuture.org/employment/s...
Consider joining our team as an Administrative Assistant. 🙌
More information here: toxicfreefuture.org/employment/s...
From coast to coast, states are stepping up to protect people and the environment from toxic chemicals, hold polluters accountable, and promote safer solutions. 🌎 🙌
Curious about policies in your state? Explore our bill tracker! bit.ly/3P2gnLX
Curious about policies in your state? Explore our bill tracker! bit.ly/3P2gnLX
December 2, 2024 at 7:28 PM
From coast to coast, states are stepping up to protect people and the environment from toxic chemicals, hold polluters accountable, and promote safer solutions. 🌎 🙌
Curious about policies in your state? Explore our bill tracker! bit.ly/3P2gnLX
Curious about policies in your state? Explore our bill tracker! bit.ly/3P2gnLX
#StatesInTheLead have been taking bold steps to tackle toxic chemicals in personal care products. According to the new 2024 Retailer Report Card, both Sephora & Ulta Beauty earned top grades, highlighting growing market momentum for safer products. 💄💅
Read more here: bit.ly/48OoQuK
Read more here: bit.ly/48OoQuK
November 20, 2024 at 8:42 PM
#StatesInTheLead have been taking bold steps to tackle toxic chemicals in personal care products. According to the new 2024 Retailer Report Card, both Sephora & Ulta Beauty earned top grades, highlighting growing market momentum for safer products. 💄💅
Read more here: bit.ly/48OoQuK
Read more here: bit.ly/48OoQuK
❗️The 2024 Retailer Report Card reveals most U.S. retailers are still failing on safer products. Fortunately, #StatesInTheLead are enacting policies to ban toxic chemicals, pushing retailers to improve—and some are proving safer innovation is possible!
Read more here: bit.ly/48OoQuK
Read more here: bit.ly/48OoQuK
November 14, 2024 at 6:35 PM
❗️The 2024 Retailer Report Card reveals most U.S. retailers are still failing on safer products. Fortunately, #StatesInTheLead are enacting policies to ban toxic chemicals, pushing retailers to improve—and some are proving safer innovation is possible!
Read more here: bit.ly/48OoQuK
Read more here: bit.ly/48OoQuK
The last stretch of #INC4 negotiations on the #PlasticsTreaty is happening now! Let's make sure we:
⬇️ Reduce plastic production
❌ Ban toxic chemicals
🍴 Eliminate single-use plastics
🌱 Promote #SaferSolutions like non-toxic reuse systems
⬇️ Reduce plastic production
❌ Ban toxic chemicals
🍴 Eliminate single-use plastics
🌱 Promote #SaferSolutions like non-toxic reuse systems
April 29, 2024 at 9:36 PM
The last stretch of #INC4 negotiations on the #PlasticsTreaty is happening now! Let's make sure we:
⬇️ Reduce plastic production
❌ Ban toxic chemicals
🍴 Eliminate single-use plastics
🌱 Promote #SaferSolutions like non-toxic reuse systems
⬇️ Reduce plastic production
❌ Ban toxic chemicals
🍴 Eliminate single-use plastics
🌱 Promote #SaferSolutions like non-toxic reuse systems
BREAKING: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rule to designate PFOA & PFOS as hazardous substances under the #Superfund law! This is an important step to hold polluters accountable for cleaning up their toxic contamination.
Read our full statement: bit.ly/3Q8B2hQ
Read our full statement: bit.ly/3Q8B2hQ
April 19, 2024 at 3:45 PM
BREAKING: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a final rule to designate PFOA & PFOS as hazardous substances under the #Superfund law! This is an important step to hold polluters accountable for cleaning up their toxic contamination.
Read our full statement: bit.ly/3Q8B2hQ
Read our full statement: bit.ly/3Q8B2hQ
The Attorney General of Indiana is the latest to take legal action against #PFAS manufacturers for harming public health. This now brings the total number of state AGs taking action to hold polluters accountable to 30! 👏
More: bit.ly/49FWT74
More: bit.ly/49FWT74
April 15, 2024 at 8:33 PM
The Attorney General of Indiana is the latest to take legal action against #PFAS manufacturers for harming public health. This now brings the total number of state AGs taking action to hold polluters accountable to 30! 👏
More: bit.ly/49FWT74
More: bit.ly/49FWT74
BREAKING: The US Environmental Protection Agency sets historic low drinking water standards for toxic #PFAS chemicals! #StatesInTheLead have long led the charge against PFAS and EPA's action marks a monumental step towards protecting communities nationwide. Read our press release: bit.ly/3PZ19aR
April 10, 2024 at 4:42 PM
BREAKING: The US Environmental Protection Agency sets historic low drinking water standards for toxic #PFAS chemicals! #StatesInTheLead have long led the charge against PFAS and EPA's action marks a monumental step towards protecting communities nationwide. Read our press release: bit.ly/3PZ19aR
📢 We're hiring! Want to make a difference in the fight for clean water, safer products, and healthy communities? Consider joining our team as a Policy Manager.
More information here: bit.ly/3uzZocH
More information here: bit.ly/3uzZocH
February 15, 2024 at 10:09 PM
📢 We're hiring! Want to make a difference in the fight for clean water, safer products, and healthy communities? Consider joining our team as a Policy Manager.
More information here: bit.ly/3uzZocH
More information here: bit.ly/3uzZocH
This year #StatesInTheLead will consider policies to reduce plastic use, promote safer reuse systems, ban toxic plastics like PVC, and stop the spread of #ToxicTechnologies like so-called "chemical recycling".
Read more from our 2024 analysis: bit.ly/42uujnn
Read more from our 2024 analysis: bit.ly/42uujnn
February 9, 2024 at 8:45 PM
This year #StatesInTheLead will consider policies to reduce plastic use, promote safer reuse systems, ban toxic plastics like PVC, and stop the spread of #ToxicTechnologies like so-called "chemical recycling".
Read more from our 2024 analysis: bit.ly/42uujnn
Read more from our 2024 analysis: bit.ly/42uujnn
Firefighters 👩🏼🚒, farmers 👩🏽🌾, and families 👨👩👧👦 are calling for safer solutions to tackle threats from toxic PFAS "forever chemicals".
This year, we anticipate at least 35 states will consider policies to address the PFAS crisis.
Read more here: www.saferstates.org/press-room/n...
This year, we anticipate at least 35 states will consider policies to address the PFAS crisis.
Read more here: www.saferstates.org/press-room/n...
February 8, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Firefighters 👩🏼🚒, farmers 👩🏽🌾, and families 👨👩👧👦 are calling for safer solutions to tackle threats from toxic PFAS "forever chemicals".
This year, we anticipate at least 35 states will consider policies to address the PFAS crisis.
Read more here: www.saferstates.org/press-room/n...
This year, we anticipate at least 35 states will consider policies to address the PFAS crisis.
Read more here: www.saferstates.org/press-room/n...
Our new analysis finds at least 36 states will consider 450+ toxic chemical & plastics-related policies to help drive us toward a healthier world. This includes a major push to ban PFAS chemicals in more uses than ever before.
Read more here: www.saferstates.org/press-room/n...
Read more here: www.saferstates.org/press-room/n...
February 8, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Our new analysis finds at least 36 states will consider 450+ toxic chemical & plastics-related policies to help drive us toward a healthier world. This includes a major push to ban PFAS chemicals in more uses than ever before.
Read more here: www.saferstates.org/press-room/n...
Read more here: www.saferstates.org/press-room/n...
The Strande family visited #CapitolHill, pressing members of Congress for nationwide #PFAS bans and polluter accountability. Amara Strande lost her life to a rare cancer. She was a powerful force in passing MN's PFAS ban. Let’s honor her fight for a healthier future. 👏
September 13, 2023 at 9:31 PM
The Strande family visited #CapitolHill, pressing members of Congress for nationwide #PFAS bans and polluter accountability. Amara Strande lost her life to a rare cancer. She was a powerful force in passing MN's PFAS ban. Let’s honor her fight for a healthier future. 👏
More than half of US State Attorneys General are taking action against #PFAS manufacturers, reflecting the urgent need for solutions. This year alone, 13 AGs have initiated lawsuits against "forever chemicals," totaling 27 AGs taking action to date.
Read more here: bit.ly/44DZkF3
Read more here: bit.ly/44DZkF3
August 24, 2023 at 3:52 PM
More than half of US State Attorneys General are taking action against #PFAS manufacturers, reflecting the urgent need for solutions. This year alone, 13 AGs have initiated lawsuits against "forever chemicals," totaling 27 AGs taking action to date.
Read more here: bit.ly/44DZkF3
Read more here: bit.ly/44DZkF3