*I participated in a campaign on behalf of Millennial Central forSeventh Generation. I received a promotional item and product samples as a thank you for participating.*
I have teamed up with Seventh Generation in honor of Earth Day to get the word out about a petition I’ve signed. I’m not typically an active advocate, but do you know there are more than 80,000 chemicals available in this country for use in products that have never even been tested for toxicity? I know! That fact freaks me out too. Especially when scientific studies have linked exposure to toxic chemicals to things like cancer, learning disabilities, asthma, and reproductive problems. The petition urges congress to re-evaluate the Toxic Substances Control Act for the first time since 1976. There are so many chemicals that are already banned in Europe but still used here in the U.S.A., and then others that have just never been tested to begin with, to know if they could be harmful to users or not. That is unacceptable and needs to be changed.
Our skin is our largest organ and substances can be directly absorbed into the bloodstream though skin application (think nicotine patches), and yet many skin moisturizers and sunscreens contain known harmful additives, even the products for kids. In fact known toxins are often used in everyday household cleaning and beauty products. As a mother of two small children it is my job to protect them from harmful substances as best I can, that is why I signed the petition, and why I carefully read all product labels on products we use in our home. We often wonder why there seems to be an increase certain illnesses, and I can’t help but wonder if this has anything to do with it. I feel like manufacturers should be held more responsible, and that I should know for a fact that all products on the market are safe for my family. This is something that should and could be regulated that with proper legislation. This is very important for myself and my family now and in the future, to make sure we are all healthy!
Not only am I concerned about how products affect the health of my family, but the effects of products on the environment as well. We are exposed to the toxins in many everyday cleaning products if we use them in our homes, but cleaning products go down the drain and end up back into our water systems as well. I try to use as many all natural cleaning products as I can, like the ones offered by Seventh Generation, both to protect my families’ health and for the sake of the environment.
I love that Seventh Generation is going that extra mile. Makes me love them all the more!
I’ll stop by and sign. A worthy cause.
Definitely loving this!! If i could sign this petition ten times over, i would!! Sharing this with friends and family!!!
It’s amazing the number and types of chemicals that are in our everyday essential products. I love to use Seventh Generation products to maintain a safe and clean home.
I love companies like this one! We have lots of their products already!
Companies like this one sets the bar high! I really wish more brands would get on board.
This is an awesome campaign and I wish more brands would take the initiative to do things like this.
Seventh Generation has a great line of products. We try to use them as much as possible to avoid toxins in our home.
Seventh Generation has been a member of our family since my daughter was in the tummy. I have been using their products for years and love everything they stand for!
We are always looking for the more natural options. When you have kids it becomes that much more important!
These are really good products to clean your home naturally! I try to do so as much as I can
I actually find it crazy that awful chemicals are passed as safe to use. Like, who is doing the testing and passing here? Definitely a petition worth signing!
This is such a great cause! I will totally be signing this!
It’s great to see companies trying to make a difference for the environment!
Wow, 80,000 that were never tested! It makes you think about that and how many that were tested! Big numbers!
I have signed the petition and am totally behind it. What a great cause and hopefully the power of bloggers will help to get the word out.
It’s shocking to see how many toxins are in the everyday items we use. I love seeing companies that are committed to improving that and making healthier products.
We do need to know what is in the products that we use everyday. You have to applaud companies like Seventh Generation that try to do the right thing.
I hope things like this do indeed make a difference. We need some changes!
I hope that other manufacturers realize that we don’t want chemicals in our products!
Love that Seventh Generation is leading this charge. If we keep our voices up that we want toxin-free products, I hope that companies will listen!
I love what Seventh Generation is doing with this promotion! I have signed 🙂
I like Seventh Generation products. I wish more companies went this route.
It’s really scary that they have not thought it imperative to update this. I love Seventh Generation products!
I love their eco-friendly products. Thanks for sharing this!
I love the Seventh Generation brand. They’re committed to caring for our future, and my childs future.
I can totally get behind a brand that is stepping up to make sure we aren’t exposed to those chemicals. I am just appalled at the number we are exposed to every day!
We use Seventh Generation! I totally agree that they should re-evaluate the Toxic Substances Control Act!
I love seventh generation. I really love the fact that they are taking their efforts even further. I can get behind that.
I like Seventh Generation’s cleaning products. They have some nice stuff to use around the house!
Seventh Generation is a really awesome company! They have great products and they work hard to give back and educate families!
I love seventh generation products. And hate all those chemicals! Thanks for bringing awareness and thanks to seventh generation!
I can’t believe how many chemicals we are exposed to daily. It’s really scary!
I took the pledge! This is such a great company.
This is such a worthy cause. I will stop by and sign up also.
I try to be more conscious of the products we use too. Especially since having kids!
Worthy cause and great products. We are always trying to eliminate more chemicals out of my home.
This is such an important cause. I worry about the products we use.