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John,

A major source of toxics for both people and orcas is through chemicals intentionally put in consumer products including PFAS, flame retardants, PCBs, phenolic compounds, and phthalates. These products persist in the environment forever, with no chance of breaking down or going away.

Thanks to your help in the Legislature last year, the Pollution Prevention for our Future Act passed and started a process to phase out some of the most toxic chemicals impacting orcas and our communities.

But the work isn’t over!

The Washington State Department of Ecology is working on implementing the law and recently published a draft report identifying the consumer products they plan to consider regulatory actions for.

We need your help letting Ecology know that they must look at a comprehensive list of consumer products, not just a select few. [[link removed]]

When it comes to toxic chemicals, one thing is clear: many of the same toxic chemicals that can harm humans, especially kids, communities of color, and low-income populations, can also impact the health of orcas, their young, and their food sources.

Ecology’s proposed list of consumer products is a great start, but we believe there are still products missing from the list. All consumer products that expose us to the five toxic chemicals should be evaluated, including printing inks, carpet, food cans, laundry detergent, receipt paper, vinyl flooring, and fragrances in personal care and beauty products.

We need to make sure that Ecology addresses all consumer products with high risk of exposures to humans and orcas. Your voice will help reiterate the need to prevent toxic pollution from getting into our food, water, and orcas in the first place. [[link removed]]

Onward,

Michelle Chow

Stormwater and Toxics Policy Manager

Washington Conservation Voters

1402 Third Avenue, Suite 1400 | Seattle, WA 98101

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