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Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · 2d

Taking action now means being thoughtful looking ahead to make sure we have a future that is better for all of us. Join our fight to take toxic chemicals out of our everyday lives! bit.ly/JoinClean
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#nontoxicny #values #foresight #protectingcommunities

Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · 12d

Check out the article here: cleanandhealthy.org/ch-in-the-ne...

Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Aug 19

Our Director of Program management, Krista, helps us work in tandem by managing the many projects Clean+Healthy is involved with. Check out our work here: cleanandhealthy.org

Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Ban on PFAS and Toxic Chemicals in Menstrual Products Bill is waiting for @governor.ny.gov signature. TAKE ACTION TODAY to get the bill passed!
Your participation will tell the Governor to make this a priority to sign ASAP!
secure.everyaction.com/kvjqXcmeRU2B...

Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Aug 13

We must "turn off the tap" on PFAS. NYS has the opportunity to remove PFAS from everyday products like textiles, cleaning supplies, dental floss and more. Have your voice heard by sending a letter to legislators telling them they must take action: secure.everyaction.com/BsMR_w8ICUWX...

Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Aug 12

We work to make New York #toxicfree. Join our fight! Keep up to date on our work and for ways to take action to make a difference: secure.everyaction.com/UJN97F8uHE-D...
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#nontoxicny #toxicchemicals #PFAS #foreverchemicals #environemnt #environmentalhealth

Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Aug 7

DVS's research on chemical pollution and reports that it's just as dangerous as climate change.DVS finds the industrial economy has created more than 100M synthetic chemicals that can lead to serious issues like infertility, neurological damage, cancer, and more. www.theguardian.com/.../chemical....

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Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Aug 6

Check out the report here: webapps.dot.ny.gov/final-pel-re....

Final PEL Report and Materials

Review the final PEL Report. Printed materials and presentations from previously held open houses available below.

webapps.dot.ny.gov

Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Aug 6

Reimagine Albany seeks to leverage the transformation of I-787 to uplift Albany's neighborhoods. We are looking closely at DOT's final PEL study released this week - and have many events planned over the next several months to ensure the voices are heard.
STAY TUNED TO STAY INVOLVED!

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Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Jul 31

Our Environmental Justice & Health Project Manager Gabby, spoke with Girls Inc. about the Beauty Justice Act and the advocacy being done to remove toxic chemicals from personal care products. You are never too young to know that advocacy is always an option when you need something changed!

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Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Jul 24

Toxic ingredients have no place period products! @governor.ny.gov, please pass the Ban on PFAS & Toxic Chemicals in Menstrual Products Bill!
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#nontoxicny #banpfas #signthisbill #takeaction #toxictampons #toxicmenstrualproducts #banPFAS #PeriodFriendlyWorld

Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Jul 17

As our Community Engagement&Urban Design Manager, Marketa brings her expertise in community organizing & advocacy to C+H. She now leads the Reimagine Albany project, empowering marginalized communities in reshaping city infrastructure in Albany. Read more here: cleanandhealthy.org/our-team/mar...

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Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Jul 15

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Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Jul 15

Our bills shift markets. Follow to keep up with our work! Read the full story here: www.yahoo.com/news/law-for...
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#nontoxicny #diaperdisclosure #toxicfree #toxicchemicals #safeingredients

New York just passed the first diaper labeling law in the U.S.

Independent studies and product tests have found a range of ingredients in some diapers that raise health and environmental questions.

www.yahoo.com

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Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Jul 14

We are looking for someone to join our team! The Development Coordinator is C+H's connector who focuses on cultivating relationships with donors, primarily individuals and businesses, and foundations. Check out the full description here: cleanandhealthy.org/join-our-team/development-coordinator

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Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Jul 9

As our Finance & Administrative Manager, Rachel Miller brings a unique blend of expertise in non-profit operations and higher education hospitality leadership to C+H. Read more about Rachel here: cleanandhealthy.org/our-team/rachel-miller-office-manager

Rachel Miller — CLEAN+HEALTHY | Building a just & healthy world where toxic chemicals are simply unthinkable

Rachel brings a unique blend of expertise in non-profit operations and higher education hospitality leadership to Clean+Healthy NY. Her diverse skill set enables her to streamline office operations wh...

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Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Jul 1

NY has banned PFAS in apparel, firefighting foam, and paper-based food packaging but it's not enough. Check out what Clean+Healthy's Executive Director, Bobbi Wilding had to say about PFAS legislation in NY. www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...

NY Lawmakers play PFAS ‘Whac-a-Mole’

The Legislature tabled several bills that would have put piecemeal regulations on the toxic “forever chemicals.”

www.timesunion.com

Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Jun 19

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of resilience, freedom, and ongoing fight for justice and equality.

We must ALL commit to building a future where fairness and justice are realities for everyone!
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#juneteenth #freedomday #blackhistory #equity #fairness #justice

Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Jun 16

We joined our friends at a press conference in the Bronx calling on Assemblymember Heastie to bring the Beauty Justice Act to a vote before session ends. The Senate has passed this bill, now it’s time for the Assembly to do the same.
#nontoxicny #beautyjustice #pfas #toxicchemicals

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Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Jun 12

The Beauty Justice Act has passed the NYS Senate! This bill will require toxic chemicals removed from personal care products. Now it's up to the Assembly.

Friends, we need your help. Send a letter to the NYS Assembly, telling them to vote on this bill ASAP! bit.ly/timeforbeautyjustice

Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Jun 2

Here is the team breakdown:
⭐️10 MVPs - prime sponsors of Tier 1 and Tier 2 bills. This includes 6 Senators and 4 Assembly members.
⭐️38 Team Players - scoring 10+ points in our rubric. This includes 8 Senators and 30 Assemblymembers (based on published cosponsorships on May 19).

Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Jun 2

Meet our MVPs of the "Team Tackling Toxics”!
Praised for their leadership on PFAS bills for the 2025 session, NYS Senators and Assemblymembers have been placed on the team based on sponsorship or cosponsorship of 14 bills, with higher scores for bills that “turn off the tap” on toxic PFAS.

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Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · Jun 2

Did you know lead poisoning is 100% preventable and yet thousands of children across NYS are poisoned each year?

Our friends at Lead Free Kids NY were featured in an article explaining their experience with lead poisoning. Hit the link to check it out!

cbs6albany.com/news/local/f...

Families push for lead safety reforms amid children's long-term lead poisoning effects

We've been following the efforts to keep families in New York safe from lead for years now.Recently there have been efforts to remove lead service lines from ho

cbs6albany.com

Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · May 30

The Packaging & Recycling Infrastructure Act has passed NYS Senate. This bill will require:
✅large companies to reduce the amount of materials used.
✅Save New Yorkers $$
✅Reduce waste
✅Protect NYers from toxic chemicals.
Now it's up to the NYS Assembly to continue the progress!
#nontoxicny

Clean+Healthy @cleanhealthyny.bsky.social · May 30

"You should not have to be a toxicologist to shop safely for your family." Our Executive Director Bobbi Wilding joined Inside City Hall to discuss the importance of passing PFAS legislation this Session. Watch the whole interview here: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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#nontoxicny #PFAS #foreverchemicals

Clean+Healthy talks bills regulating products with ‘forever chemicals’

Environmental advocates are specifically calling for the passage of two bills that would ban the sale of products containing PFAS.

ny1.com