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Time to ban toxic PFAS in Massachusetts!

PFAS are a class of chemicals widely used in consumer products that are toxic at even low levels. These chemicals are already in the blood of 98% of Americans, and they are contaminating Massachusetts drinking water, rivers, lakes, and soil.

Graphic design for Clean Water Action's PFAS ban campaign

holiday version of toxic free kids graphic

Take action to keep dangerous chemicals out of kids’ products!

An Act for Toxic Free Kids (H4357/S2660) protects children from early life exposures to chemicals that can cause lifelong harm by restricting toxic chemicals in children’s products.

From PFAS to Plastics: 2025-26 Toxics Legislative Priorities in Massachusetts

February 5, 2025 | By Laura Spark

This session, it’s time to make sure that everyone in Massachusetts is protected from toxic chemicals. Learn more!

Graphic design for MA's new PFAS to Plastics legislative priorities for 2024-2025

Graphic design that says share leftover stuffing, not leftover toxics

Beware of Black Plastic: Share leftover stuffing, NOT leftover toxics!

November 22, 2024 | By Kerry Doyle

Are you serving mashed potatoes with a side of toxic flame retardants? If you have Black Plastic kitchen utensils or food containers, the answer is probably YES. How did this happen and what can we all do about it? Let us explain.

The Turf is Artificial, But the Harm is Very Real

September 16, 2024 | By Mara Silgailis and Amy Goldsmith

Artificial or synthetic turf is finding its way onto more athletic fields and playgrounds, but it is not without controversy and real concerns of safety. When comparing natural grass to artificial turf, Clean Water Action believes the evidence is clear --- natural grass is a better and safer option for both people and the environment.

To Fight Cancer, Fight Toxics

October 24, 2023 | By Kerry Doyle

Clean Water Action, alongside our friends and allies like Safer States, are pushing for a world where we don’t unleash untested chemicals on the public only to struggle to rein them in when they cause harm.