The Washington Post – Michael Alison Chandler
“When picking out school supplies, children often clamor for their favorite cartoon characters or colors, but health advocates are urging parents to consider the safety of products before moving to the checkout line. Some plastics that have been linked to health problems still can be found in many backpacks, lunchboxes and water bottles marketed to children…A group of health advocates at a panel discussion Wednesday organized by the Washington-based Environmental Working Group discussed some toxic materials to look out for and offered tips on how to avoid them while perusing the shelves.”(more)