Did You Know

How does indoor air
quality compare to
outdoor air quality?

Indoor air pollution levels can be 100 times higher than outdoor air pollution levels,
according to the EPA estimates!

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How many toxic
chemicals are found in
the average home?

62 synthetic chemical products … 10 gallons … found in the average American home


Of the 62,000 chemicals
available, how many
have been tested for
chronic impact on
human health?
Fewer than 200 since the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) was passed in 1979


How long does it take
for a toxic chemical to
get into our body?

Only 26 seconds!
Chemicals enter into our body through inhalation, ingestion and absorption


What is a leading cause
of childhood poisoning?

Household Cleaning Substances #3 for all ages
216,410 in 2007 alone
#2 in children ≤ 5 years old … even more than toys
Others: #1 Cosmetics/Personal Care Products; #3 Pain Meds; #4 foreign bodies & toys; #5 Topical Prep
7.6% of all pediatric poisonings


How much has asthma
increased in the last
20 years?

600% !!
20 million people in the USA (including 6.1 million children) have asthma
Asthma account for more than 14 million outpatient clinic visits and near 2 million energy room visits.


How many toxins can
the average person be
exposed to in their daily
life?
82,000 !
Of the estimated 85,000 chemicals in the U.S. marketplace, only a small fraction of them have ever been
tested for their chronic impacts to human health.
While Europe has banned 1,100 chemicals from use in products, the U.S. has banned fewer than 10.


How many
petrochemicals are
available for home use?

17,000
Only 2% have been tested for exposure to human health and the environment


How many gallons of
harmful chemicals are in
the average home?

10 gallons
62 synthetic chemical products are found in the average American home


How many ingredients in
antimibrobials are
classified as pesticides?

275
US EPA classifies these active ingredients as pesticides becuase they are designed to kill microbes


How much has cancer rates
increased since 1960?

Double!
The cancer rate in 1900 was about 1 in 8,000, Today it is about 1 in 2 during a lifetime
Cancer is the number 2 cause of death for children ages 5-14
26% increase in Breast Cancer since 1982 … #1 Killer of Women ages 35-54

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Compared to outdoor air
how likely are
household cleaners
to cause cancer?
According to the EPA 3 times more likely
Labeling laws do not require disclosure … Protect big business


How big is the
household products
industry?
$14 Billion annually
Sold each day in California alone (in 1997):
34 tons of air fresheners
74,000 tons (147 million pounds) of all-purpose cleaners,
109 tons of toilet bowl cleaners
102 tons of glass cleaners


Contact Information

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