A recent study conducted by the Center for Health, Environment, and Justice found some very disturbing findings concerning childrens school supplies. The study revealed that up to 75% of childrens school supplies may contain a dangerous toxic Chemical. High levels of this chemical were found in lunchboxes, backpacks, binders, ETC. The toxic chemical that is linked to asthma, and other chronic health problems, has already been banned in children’s toys. Click below to find out more.
Cesar Colon
As parents prepare to send their kids back to the classroom in a few weeks, a new report warns that up to 75 percent of children’s school supplies may contain dangerous levels of phthalates, a toxic chemical used to make vinyl more flexible. Sen. Charles Schumer brought attention to the report findings Sunday. “Unfortunately, it seems that toxic chemicals find their way into product after product that’s used by our children,†Schumer said outside a Kmart on West 34th Street in Manhattan.
According to the report by the Center for Health, Environment & Justice, high levels of the chemical were found in vinyl lunchboxes, backpacks, binders, raincoats and rain boots. The chemicals, which have been linked to asthma and other chronic health problems in children, are already banned in toys, but not school supplies. Schumer wants the ban on phthalates to be expanded.
