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This document discusses creating a green and healthy home by avoiding toxic chemicals and engaging in sustainable practices. It identifies many common sources of toxins in homes such as plastics, cleaners, furniture, and electronics that contain chemicals like VOCs, PBDEs, BPA, and phthalates. These chemicals can negatively impact health and the environment at each stage of their lifecycle from production to disposal. The document recommends choosing safer alternatives for materials, products, and practices to minimize exposure to toxins and promote sustainability for current and future generations.
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1. Lead exposure remains a public health issue, especially for children, despite bans on leaded gasoline and paint. Children are particularly vulnerable to neurological and developmental harm from lead.
2. The study assessed blood lead levels and risk factors for elevated levels in children. It found higher levels in children living near small industries involving lead. Even low levels below 5 μg/dL were linked to intellectual deficits.
3. Preventing lead exposure requires identifying sources like deteriorating lead paint and contaminated soil, as well as good nutrition and hygiene. Removing lead sources and chelation therapy can help treat poisoning.
This presentation includes a step by step process in how to conduct a Healthy Homes inspection and recommend corrective actions.
It will instruct participants in how to recognize “red flags” that cause unhealthy housing conditions including lead dust and paint, asthma triggers, moisture intrusion, radon, asbestos, insect and rodent infestation, and poor indoor air quality.
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This document discusses Piaget's stages of cognitive development and evaluates toys in terms of their appropriateness for children in each stage. For the sensorimotor stage from birth to age 2, a bouncer toy is deemed appropriate as it stimulates infants. For the preoperational stage from ages 2 to 6, a memory game is seen as fitting because it teaches skills like memory, sharing and taking turns. For the formal operations stage from ages 12 onward, Monopoly is considered very suitable as it teaches life skills like money management and working with others.
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The document provides tips for reducing exposure to toxic chemicals when gift giving during the holidays. It discusses choosing electronics, purses, toys, clothes, personal care products, jewelry, cookware, food, and art supplies that are free of chemicals like flame retardants, lead, phthalates, pesticides, triclosan, cadmium, PTFE/PFOA, GMOs, and VOCs which have been linked to health issues. It also suggests alternatives to wrapping paper to be more sustainable.
This document discusses toxins found in homes and their effects on children. It outlines that 85,000 industrial chemicals have been registered in the US, many of which make their way into homes through food, household products, toys, and technology. Common toxins found include BPA, sodium nitrite, VOCs, lead, and PBDEs. Exposure to these toxins can cause issues like learning impairments, respiratory problems, cancer, and developmental delays. The document provides tips for prevention such as choosing organic foods, using natural cleaning products, limiting cell phone use, and testing tap water.
This document discusses creating a green and healthy home by avoiding toxic chemicals and engaging in sustainable practices. It identifies many common sources of toxins in homes such as plastics, cleaners, furniture, and electronics that contain chemicals like VOCs, PBDEs, BPA, and phthalates. These chemicals can negatively impact health and the environment at each stage of their lifecycle from production to disposal. The document recommends choosing safer alternatives for materials, products, and practices to minimize exposure to toxins and promote sustainability for current and future generations.
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This presentation includes a step by step process in how to conduct a Healthy Homes inspection and recommend corrective actions.
It will instruct participants in how to recognize “red flags” that cause unhealthy housing conditions including lead dust and paint, asthma triggers, moisture intrusion, radon, asbestos, insect and rodent infestation, and poor indoor air quality.
The document discusses three learning theorists: Piaget, Vygotsky, and Bandura. It then summarizes three news articles about how each theorist's ideas are applied. News 1 discusses choosing developmentally appropriate toys based on Piaget's stages of development. News 2 talks about learning manners at a camp and how it aligns with Vygotsky's concepts of peer instruction and scaffolding. News 3 is about medical interns learning from role models like senior doctors, relating to Bandura's ideas about observational learning. The final section notes how instructional strategies can combine different theories' strengths while addressing weaknesses.
This document discusses Piaget's stages of cognitive development and evaluates toys in terms of their appropriateness for children in each stage. For the sensorimotor stage from birth to age 2, a bouncer toy is deemed appropriate as it stimulates infants. For the preoperational stage from ages 2 to 6, a memory game is seen as fitting because it teaches skills like memory, sharing and taking turns. For the formal operations stage from ages 12 onward, Monopoly is considered very suitable as it teaches life skills like money management and working with others.
Cognitive development including piaget's theory(mainly in pre-school years)Aashna Suri
Children's cognitive development progresses from simple to complex thinking. In the preoperational stage (ages 2-7), children develop symbolic thinking and can pretend. They progress from egocentric thinking to intuitive thought, learning through questions. Key concepts include conservation, centration, animism, and transductive reasoning. Children begin to understand dual relationships and think more rationally compared to earlier magical beliefs.
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Did you know that exposure to environmental toxins can happen at home, in the workplace and outside? This presentation focuses on lessening and managing exposure to pollution, including by-products of plastics, heavy metals such as mercury and lead, pesticides, bacteria, viruses, and molds, and other respirables such as tobacco smoke. Learn tips to improve air quality in your home year round so that you can protect your health and the health of your loved ones.
Plastics & it’s impact on the environment and health. Plastics are synthetic polymers derived mainly from petroleum and natural gas. While plastics are durable and inexpensive, they release harmful chemicals when broken down and cause significant pollution. Plastics do not biodegrade and accumulate as microplastics in the environment, harming wildlife and entering the food chain. Common plastic pollutants like BPA and phthalates have been linked to health issues like heart disease, infertility and cancer. To reduce risks, alternatives to plastic for food storage and minimizing single-use plastics are recommended.
Plastics are synthetic polymers that are durable, lightweight and inexpensive but have negative environmental impacts. When plastic products are discarded, they can pollute the environment for centuries and release toxic chemicals that are harmful to wildlife and human health. Common plastic items like bottles contain chemicals like BPA and phthalates that can leach out when the plastic breaks down and have been linked to health issues. Proper disposal and reducing plastic use can help minimize these problems.
Plastics are synthetic polymers that can be molded into various shapes. They are made from petroleum and were first invented in the 1860s. Today, plastics have many uses including plastic bottles, containers, bags, and furniture. However, plastics also cause several issues. When disposed of improperly, plastics pollute the environment and can harm wildlife. Chemicals in some plastics have also been linked to health problems in humans. While plastics are inexpensive and durable, addressing their environmental and health impacts remains an ongoing challenge.
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Water bottles have recently had a huge impact on our culture and environment. While recycling PET materials is positive, chemicals like bisphenol A and antimony can leach from bottles with heat exposure or prolonged storage. Reusing bottles moderately and at safe temperatures can be safe, but single-use bottles often harbor bacteria if reused.
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Plastics & Plastic Toys - Eco Healthy Child Care - Resources for Healthy Children www.scribd.com/doc/254613619 - For more information, Please see Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children www.scribd.com/doc/254613963 - Gardening with Volcanic Rock Dust www.scribd.com/doc/254613846 - Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech www.scribd.com/doc/254613765 - Free School Gardening Art Posters www.scribd.com/doc/254613694 - Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden www.scribd.com/doc/254609890 - Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success www.scribd.com/doc/254613619 - City Chickens for your Organic School Garden www.scribd.com/doc/254613553 - Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica www.scribd.com/doc/254613494 - Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide www.scribd.com/doc/254613410 - Free Organic Gardening Publications www.scribd.com/doc/254609890 ~ cehn.org
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- A lack of green products can negatively impact human health through issues like poisoning, cancer, respiratory illness, and organ damage from exposure to chemicals. It can also harm the environment through water and air pollution and toxic impacts on wildlife.
- Plastic water bottles in particular are a major problem, as they contain BPA which is hazardous to humans. Animals often ingest plastic debris, and plastic production requires significant fossil fuel use and most bottles are not recycled. Reducing, reusing, and properly recycling plastics can help address these issues.
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This document discusses the consequences of not using green products and instead using non-green products. It notes that while no product can be completely green, reducing environmental impact is important. Non-green products can negatively impact human health through issues like poisoning, cancer, and respiratory problems from chemicals. They can also harm the environment through water pollution, toxicity, and ozone depletion. Recent research highlights the impacts of plastic water bottles, which are a major source of plastic pollution. Plastic bottles contain BPA, which is hazardous to humans and animals. The document encourages reducing, reusing, and recycling plastic products to lessen these consequences.
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The document discusses plastic, including its origins, composition, properties, and common uses. It notes that plastic is derived from petroleum and can be molded into various shapes. Common plastic types include polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, and polypropylene. While plastic is useful for its strength and durability, the document outlines concerns about certain additives like bisphenol A, phthalates, and microplastics that can leach out of plastics and harm health or the environment.
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This document provides tips and information for living a safer and healthier lifestyle by avoiding potentially harmful chemicals and adopting more environmentally friendly habits. It discusses choosing organic foods and safer cleaning products, reducing plastic use, understanding carbon footprints and global warming, and offers alternatives to consider. The document aims to educate readers on health and environmental issues while acknowledging there are varying levels of "green" living.
This document discusses various materials used for food packaging, including plastics, bioplastics, glass, and metals. It examines factors to consider when selecting a packaging type, like cost, storage requirements, and recyclability. The document also analyzes specific materials like PET, polystyrene, and BPA plastics, noting their potential to leach chemicals into foods. While bioplastics offer renewable alternatives, they also have limitations regarding brittleness and higher costs. Overall, the best packaging depends on the food product and aims to both preserve and protect food while avoiding harmful chemical leaching.
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2. Focus
• How toxic chemicals affect children
• Hot topic: Phthlates and bisphenol A
• Toxics found in toys and their effect on the
environment
• Recall and testing information sources
• Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
3. Children’s Vulnerability
1. Children have greater pound-for-
pound intake of air, water, and food
2. Hand to mouth behavior
3. Greater portion of time spent close to
the ground
4. Their bodies are growing and
developing. Development can be
interrupted by exposure to toxins and
cause lower IQ, hormone-dependent
cancer, asthma, or other health
problems
Children are at higher risk of suffering effects
4. Product Safety
• Companies do not have to disclose to
consumers what is in their products
• Consumer Product Safety Commission
– Charged with protecting the public from
unreasonable risk from consumer products
– Protect from products that pose fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard
or can harm children
– Operates voluntary recall program
• CPSC can’t test toys before sale to
ensure they are safe
5. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
• Enacted Jan08
• Goal to protect children from lead and phthalate hazards by
– Reducing lead limit
– Establishing phthalate limit
– Requiring product testing to ensure products meet limits
• Guidance & changes
– Jan08: resellers do not need to certify products against lead and
phthalate requirements
– Jan30: one year extension for testing of certain products
• Articles must meet the lead & phthalate limits, but manufacturers do not
need to test products to verify they meet the requirements
• First major deadline passed Feb10
– Lead limit reduced to 600ppm
– Limit for certain phthalates set to 0.1% (100ppm)
6. CPSIA (continued)
1. Lead paint ban strengthened
1977 limit of 600ppm down to 90ppm by Aug09
2. Lead in children’s products is a banned hazardous substance
600ppm Feb09
300ppm Aug09
100ppm Aug11
3. Ban on phthalates in toys & children’s products
Products with DEHP, DBP, BBP higher than 0.1% are permanently
banned Feb09
Products children can put in their mouth with DINP, DnOP, & DIDP
higher than 0.1% are provisionally banned Feb09
4. CPSC significant funding & staff increases
5. Increased penalties
7. Toxics that have been found in Toys
1. Plastics
2. Metals
3. Wood
4. Fabrics
9. Phthalates - group of chemicals commonly used as softener
Soft toys typically contain 15-20% phthalates
New shower curtain smell
Not bound to plastic so they can leach out
Children are at especially high risk as they mouth toys
Health effects are very controversial
PVC and Soft Plastic
Actions you can take
Avoid plastic with #3 or PVC
identification
Avoid toys labeled “vinyl”
Avoid soft plastic toys when possible
Choose products labeled “phthalate
free”
Call toll free number on product to
contact manufacturer and ask about
presence of PVC
10.
11. Phthalates Controversy
In animals they have been shown to cause
Damage to reproductive and endocrine
systems
Liver and kidney abnormalities
Premature birth
Reproductive defects
Early onset of puberty in girls
Harm reproductive system of males
Expected – but not yet proven –
to cause same effects in humans
No documented human illness due to
phthalate exposure
Mouthing behavior creates unique risk for
children
Toy industry say phthalates in toys do not
put children at risk as the exposure is too
low to do damage
European Union and California banned 6
phthalates from children’s products
CPSIA limits levels of certain phthalates in
children’s toys & articles
Decision to avoid phthalates is
precautionary
13. Incineration
Dioxin, phthalates, and heavy metals
are emitted
Hydrochloric acid damages pollution
control equipment and reacts with
other additives to create toxic fumes
Ash has concentrated levels of dioxin
and heavy metals that must be
landfilled
Landfill
Does not biodegrade, but
additives leach out of the
plastic
Phthalates, dioxin, bisphenol
A, vinyl chloride, and heavy
metals leach into the soil and
groundwater
Accidental fires release dioxin
into the environment
What happens to PVC?
Recycle
Very low recycling rate
Hydrochloric acid is generated
Contaminates recycling of other plastics
Poor quality of recycled goods
Cannot be blended with virgin PVC
Dioxin is a carcinogen and hormone disruptor. It bioaccumulates and takes a
long time to degrade, remaining in the air, water, and soil.
Phthalates cause developmental and reproductive damage, altered liver and
kidney function, and are linked to the development of respiratory problems in
children.
Heavy Metals build up and do not degrade in the environment. Small
concentrations are needed to sustain life, but larger concentrations can impair
mental and neurological function.
Hydrochloric Acid creates toxic fumes and damages pollution control
equipment during incineration. Long-term exposure to low levels can cause
respiratory problems, eye and skin irritation, and discoloration of the teeth.
Bisphenol A causes hormone disruption and is linked to early puberty, breast
cancer, prostate disease and cancer, and brain damage.
Vinyl Chloride causes damage to the liver, lungs, blood, nervous system,
immune system, cardiovascular system, skin, bones and reproductive system.
14. PVC-Free Manufacturers
• Toys R Us began phasing out PVC in its branded products and announced in
January 2009 all products sold in Toys R Us & Babies R Us will not have
phthalates
• Comprehensive list of manufacturers eliminating PVC use at
http://www.besafenet.com/pvc/companypolicies.htm
A-One
Ambitoys
Ampa Hispania
APRICA Kassai
Artbaby
Babelito
Bandai
Big Toys (playgrounds)
Brio
Bullyland Toys
Chicco
Continua
Early Start
Fashy
First Years
Giochi Perziosi
Grazioli
Juguetes y Herrajes Joal
Kiko International
Lamaze Infant Development
Lego Group
Little Tykes
Mapa
McDonalds
Novatex
People Co.
Pilot Ink
Play by Play
Playmobil
Ravensburger
Sassy Products
Tiny Love
Toho
Tomy
Young Epoch
15. Polycarbonate & BPA
Bisphenol-A – found in some polycarbonate
shatter resistant plastics
Baby bottles, metal can linings, sippy
cups, food storage
Water soluble
Heating a container increases BPA
leaching into liquid
Endocrine disruptor
Linked to down’s syndrome, obesity,
hyperactivity, breast & prostate
cancer
Causes breast cancer, testicular
cancer, and diabetes in laboratory
animals at low doses
Canada banned baby bottles with BPA
Toxic to aquatic environment
Actions you can take
Avoid plastic with #7, OTHER, or PC
identification for storing foods and drinks
Avoid heating drinks or food in PC plastic
Avoid using strong cleaners on PC containers as
they release BPA from the plastic
Choose products labeled “BPA free”
Call toll free number on product to contact
manufacturer and ask about presence of BPA
17. Metals
Lead
Found in: PVC, paint of old wood and metal toys
(imports and metal soldiers)
Health & environmental effects: neurotoxin, learning
disabilities, behavior disorders, low exposures have
lifelong effects, bioaccumulative
Cadmium
Found in: PVC
Health & environmental effects: known carcinogen and
kidney toxin, bioaccumulative, animals suffer similar
effects as humans
Mercury – banned from novelty products
Found in: batteries
Health & environmental effects: nerve, brain, and
kidney damage; learning disabilities; converts to methyl
mercury in the environment which accumulates in fish
and other organisms
18. HealthyToys.org
Tested 1,528 toys for lead, cadmium, chlorine,
arsenic, bromine, mercury, chromium, tin
and antimony
Lead detected in 20%
• American Academy of Pediatrics
recommend 40ppm as safe lead level
• Federal recall standard is 600ppm
• 3.5% lead level above 600ppm
• Jewelry 5x more likely to have 600ppm or
greater lead concentration
Highest lead levels:
• 8,000-190,000ppm in 4 sets of holiday
jewelry
• 4,113ppm in children’s sandals
• 2,446ppm in a set of blocks
20. Wood
• 80% of forests have been destroyed or
degraded due to clear cutting for lumber
& paper
• Heavy metals often used in paints
• Plywood and particleboard can contain
formaldehyde
– Offgasses from the wood
– Short term: irritate eyes, skin, and
throat; cause nausea and lethargy
– Over the long term it can cause
cancer
– Look for: pressed wood at edge of
toys and puzzle pieces
– Pressure treated wood play sets can
contain arsenic
Actions you can take
Avoid old painted toys as the paint may contain
lead
Avoid those not made in the US, Canada, or
Europe where standards aren’t strictly enforced
Choose solid wood with nontoxic paints and
finishes – linseed & walnut oils & beeswax are
best
Choose wood certified by the FSC or SFI
Look for toys made out of recycled wood
22. Cotton, Wool, and Other Fabrics
• Traditionally use heavy amounts of
herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers
• Cotton production uses ¼ of the
world’s insecticides
• Heavily pollute the groundwater
• Azo dyes can be carcinogenic, toxic,
and eco-toxic – usually in products that
come from eastern Asia
• Most are stain and moth proof – Teflon
and Scotchguard
– Perfluorinated compounds: toxic &
persistent
• Brominated flame retardants are
commonly used
– Persistent & bioaccumulative
– Impair attention, learning, memory and
behavior in lab animals
Actions you can take
Avoid azo dyes
Avoid moth, stain, and fire proof fabrics
Choose organic, untreated cotton and wool
Choose nontoxic colorfast dyes
Choose wool for its natural fire resistance
Look for fleece dolls and stuffed animals made
out of recycled materials
23. Brominated Flame Retardants
Road Racers with Play Mat
By Fun Club
Mat: Bromine 30,831ppm
Princess Jewelry
By Dollar Tree
Necklace: Lead 257ppm
Bromine 12,550 ppm
Chlorine/PVC 257,196 ppm
Hair Clip:
Lead 57ppm
Bromine 25ppm
Lightning McQueen Racing Chair
By Disney
Seat: Bromine 14,905
Mercury 39ppm
Base: Lead 34ppm
Bromine 25,562ppm
Mercury 156ppm
24. Information Sources
Product Testing: Healthy Toys www.healthytoys.org
Product Recalls: CPSC www.cpsc.gov & Recalls.gov www.recalls.gov
Washington State Toxics Coalition
Safe Start for Kids http://www.watoxics.org/safer-products/safe-start-for-kids
Toxic Free Toys Campaign http://www.watoxics.org/issues/saferproducts
Environment California Stop Toxic Toys
http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/environmental-health/stop-toxic-toys
Healthy Child Healthy World http://healthychild.org
US PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) www.uspirg.org/issues/toy-safety
Environmental Working Group www.ewg.org
25. Healthy Toys.org
• Tests sample of toys & children’s articles every year
• Results released each fall
Lead
Found in: jewelry, paint, PVC
Concern: neurotoxicity
Cadmium
Found in: PVC, coatings, pigments in plastic & paint
Concern: developmental effects, known carcinogen
Chlorine
Found in: vinyl (soft plastic)
Concern: phthalate additives are endocrine disruptors
Arsenic
Found in: dye in textiles & plastics
Concern: known carcinogen, kidney damage
Bromine
Found in: flame retardants in textiles & electronics
Concern: persistent and toxic, possible carcinogen
Mercury
Found in: inks, adhesives
Concern: persistent, toxic, kidney damage
Chromium
Found in: stainless steel, pigments
Concern: some are known carcinogens, cause birth
defects and reproductive problems
Tin
Found in: PVC
Concern: organotins are toxic at low exposure,
several cause nervous system damage
Antimony
Found in: flame retardant, polyester
Concern: weakly mimics estrogen
30. WA Toxics Coalition - Safe Start for Kids
Provide guidelines for
choosing safer products
– Arts & craft supplies
– Baby bottles, sippy
cups, pacifiers
– Clothing & apparel
– Furniture
– Lunchboxes and
storage
– Mattresses and
changing pads
– Personal care products
– Toys
– Tableware
31. Quick Tips Buying Guidelines
Choose
Products made from natural materials
Products labeled “phthalate free” and
“BPA free”
Made in the USA, Japan, Canada or
Europe
Solid wood instead of pressed wood
with nontoxic paints and finishes
Wood certified by FSC or SFI
Organic and untreated cotton, hemp,
wool
Brands that have committed to using
environmentally friendly or sustainable
materials
Call toll free number on product to
contact manufacturer and ask about
presence of PVC and/or BPA
Avoid
Cheap metal jewelry due to lead
content
Old painted toys as the paint may
contain lead
Permanent markers and paints
Pressed or layered wood due to toxic
glue
Lights and sounds due to small batteries
with mercury
Play cosmetics as they often contain
heavy metals
Plastic labeled vinyl, #3, or PVC as it
typically contains lead and phthalates
Plastic with #7, OTHER, or PC
identification for storing foods and
drinks
Moth, stain, and fire proof fabrics
32. Questions?
Kate Howard
New York State Pollution Prevention Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
p: 475-5390
f: 475-5455
e: kmhasp@rit.edu
www.nysp2i.rit.edu