December 10, 2012
It’s been a busy year and we wanted to end it on a positive note by stating what a toxics-free world would look like. This is what needs to happen to stop and reverse global chemical pollution for the generations to follow. Peace and joy to you, your family and community. The world we want [...]
September 18, 2012
Coordinated action by governments and industry is urgently needed to reduce the growing risks to human health and the environment posed by the unsustainable management of chemicals worldwide, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). These risks are compounded by the steady shift in the production, use and disposal of [...]
July 21, 2011
A new report has found some children’s toys have dangerously high levels of heavy metals. The international study measured toxic metals in 200 children’s products with a focus on antimony, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, and mercury. An important route of exposure to toxic chemicals and metals is through consumer products. These exposures are concerning for [...]
July 15, 2011
Would you endanger the health of your baby if the evidence shows they are at risk from BPA exposure? Australian environmental health groups are calling for an immediate ban on bisphenol A (BPA) a chemical widely used in the manufacture of polycarbonate baby’s bottles, children’s products and food packaging such as tin liners. China and [...]
May 30, 2011
How did this brand new technology find its way into our homes without us even knowing about it? Nano-materials such as nano-silver and nano-zinc are now found in many everyday products including sunscreens, cosmetics, foods, food packaging, paints, clothing and pesticides. And yet consumers are none the wiser because there’s no labeling required and there’s [...]
Jo Immig, NTN’s Coordinator 
Dr Mariann Lloyd-Smith, Snr Advisor 
Dr Alison Bleaney, Tasmania 
Irene Falcone, Nourished Life 
Jane Bremmer, WA activist 
Imogen Ingram, Cook Islands 
Dr Meriel Watts, New Zealand 
Lee Bell, WA Researcher 
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