The Michigan Network for Children's Environmental Health is a coalition of health professionals, health-affected groups, environmental organizations, and others dedicated to a safe and less toxic world for Michigan's children. Through education, outreach, and advocacy, we work to change current policies and practices that result in exposure of children to environmental toxicants.

Organizational Members:

American Academy of Pediatrics (Michigan Chapter)
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)
Association for Children's Mental Health
Autism Society of Michigan
Citizens for Alternatives to Chemical Contamination
Clean Water Fund
Clinton County Family Resource Center
Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice
East Michigan Environmental Action Council
Ecology Center
Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan
Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Michigan
Local Motion
Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Michigan Coalition for Children and Families
Michigan Environmental Council
Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund
Michigan Nurses Association
Science and Environmental Health Network
Voices for Earth Justice

Michigan House Overwhelmingly Passes Ban on Toxic Flame Retardant

On Jan. 27, following the recommendations of the state’s leading medical, health, and environmental organizations – as well as fire fighters – the Michigan House nearly unanimously passed HB 4699 (94-6), which would phase-out the toxic flame retardant deca-BDE. This long awaited bi-partisan vote follows on the heels of a voluntary agreement to end the manufacture, import, and sale of the chemical between three major manufacturers of deca-BDE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read the full press release.

HealthyStuff.org Released New Toy Data

On Dec. 2, the Ecology Center's HealthyStuff.org released the results of tests for arsenic, mercury, bromine, cadmium, lead, and other toxics in over 700 new toys. If you haven't already, tell your Michigan State Senator we need the Children's Safe Products Act.

National Report Reveals Toxics in Doctors & Nurses

Michigan State Rep. Jimmy Womack, MD and prominent pediatrician William Weil were among 20 healthcare professionals biomonitored for an array of toxic chemicals. PBDEs, BPA, phthalates, mercury, and perflourinated compounds were found in all participants. Read the report.

HealthyStuff.org launched in Sept

The Ecology Center launched a comprehensive website to present results of new tests for toxics in selected pet products, car interiors, children's car seats, children's backpacks and lunch boxes, and women's purses. The site also incorporates all previous test data on cars, car seats, and toys. See the new ratings, tell us what to test next, and take action at: www.HealthyStuff.org!
And read the press release about the site here.

Ecology Center receives Green Chemistry Award from Governor

Governor Granholm honored the Ecology Center with an award for the work it has done in concert with the Michigan Network for Children's Environmental Health to promote Green Chemistry in the state. Seven award winners were recognized in a ceremony on September 24th and again at the landmark Michigan Green Chemistry Conference on September 25th. Click here to read the DEQ press release. And to read Michigan's green chemistry bills (HB 4817, 4818, 4819), please visit: www.legislature.mi.gov.

Take Action on Children's Products

Please contact your Michigan Senator today and ask for his or her vote to give parents the right to know what toxics might lurk in children's toys. Take action now!

Take ACTION on deca-BDE!

Protect children, firefighters, and the Great Lakes from this toxic flame retardant. Please ask your state representative to help ban the last commercial BDE.
Take action now!

Take ACTION on Lindane!

Time for the Senate to protect children and the Great Lakes from this pharmaceutical pesticide.
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