Toxics
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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 investigating toxic ingredients in products we use to clean our homes. More »
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The dirt on toxic chemicals in household cleaning products
Canadians spend more than $275 million on household cleaning products in a year. We buy these products to fight germs, streaks, stains and odours to keep our homes sparkling clean.... More »
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Are your cosmetics guilty of causing bodily harm?
Stuff we use daily — shaving cream, shampoo, toothpaste — could be our most intimate experience with pollution. Watch this video, avoid the dirty dozen ingredients in your personal care... More »
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What you need to know about toxics in your cosmetic products
Earlier this year, the David Suzuki Foundation invited Canadians to pull back the shower curtain and participate in an online survey about toxic ingredients in common personal care products. More »
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Toxic flame retardants are a burning issue
If you're like most people, you've probably never heard of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). But along with virtually every Canadian, you are surrounded by these toxic chemicals. More »
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'Dirty Dozen' cosmetic chemicals to avoid
From shampoos, to soaps, to lotions, to makeup — it's not uncommon for a single person to use 10 or more personal care products each day. Do you know what kind of chemicals are in yours? More »
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FAQs about chemicals in cosmetics
What can consumers do to encourage cosmetic manufacturers to switch to less toxic ingredients? What do I do with my old cosmetic products that I no longer want? How can I read labels better and choose the safest products? More »
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Canada's cosmetic regulations could use a make-over
What are toxic chemicals doing in the personal care products we rub on our bodies? The David Suzuki Foundation recommends strengthening Canadian cosmetic regulations. More »
