Health
Environmental hazards can cause health problems, which is why we work to prevent pollutants and toxics from entering our bodies and our environment.
Many bath products like shampoo and lotion contain toxic chemicals that can harm our bodies and ecosystems, so we are pushing for smarter regulations of cosmetics through our What's Inside? That Counts campaign. We are also working to make Canada pesticide-free, and offer resources on which chemicals to avoid.
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Take our survey: Are there toxic chemicals in your home cleaning products?
Are there toxic skeletons in your cleaning closet? Take our survey inv... Read more »
Tell Canada's Health Minister to come clean about the toxic ingredients in our household cleaners
You should know what chemicals are in your household cleaning products... Read more »
The dirt on toxic chemicals in household cleaning products
Canadians spend more than $275 million on household cleaning products ... Read more »
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What a river's health means for our own
May 22, 2012 | Docs Talk
The St. Lawrence, which flows from the Great Lakes, is a complex ecosystem of fresh and salt water. Its water quality is affected by the tributaries that contribute to its flow, the diverse environments it crosses, climatic and hydrographic changes and the multitude of purposes it serves. Read more »
