The Healthy Kids Campaign

Posted November 21st, 2008 in health, public policy

The Oregon Environmetal Council has launched a Healthy Kids Campaign that is advocating for new legislation on the state level designed to eliminate some of the environmental threats facing Oregon’s children. Here is more info from the OEC on this and how you can get involved:

• The Children’s Safe Products Act of 2009 will protect children from toxic chemicals in toys, baby bottles and other products by prohibiting the use of dangerous chemicals and providing information to make safer buying choices. Read more about the Children’s Safe Products Act
• The Oregon Healthy Schools Act will help reduce student and staff exposure to chemicals, integrate green building principles in the design and construction of school facilities, and reduce facility maintenance and operational costs. Read more about the Oregon Healthy Schools Act.

There are many ways you can get involved in the Healthy Kids Campaign and make a difference. Make no mistake, we are facing entrenched, well-funded special interests in Salem as we advance these proposals to make Oregon a healthier place for us all to live. On this page you can find easy access to resources that will help you connect with your legislator, as well as ideas for making your own home environment a healthier place.
Thank you to Lisa at Activistas for letting us know about this campaign.