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Endosulfan must be banned |
 Recent findings of endosulfan pesticide residues in Australian cherry
tomatoes exported to New Zealand has once again prompted NGOs to call
for a ban on this toxic organochlorine pesticide. Fifity five countries have already banned endosulfan, while the APVMA maintains 'the risks can be managed'. NTN argues that any pesticide which is a known endocrine (hormone)
disruptor; neurotoxic; and, a risk for breast cancer at even
very low exposure levels, such as those found in food residues, has
no place in Australian agriculture.
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Toxic Chemicals in Products |
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Many products on the market today contain dangerous chemicals and may be produced using toxic ingredients. For example there are toxic phthalates in many children's toys and sex toys, bisphenol A in babies' bottles and persistent perfluorochemicals used to make cooking utensils and treat textiles.
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Stop export of Botany HCB toxic waste |
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Orica Australia Pty Ltd (formerly ICI Australia) is proposing to export up to 22,000 tonnes of highly toxic hexachlorobenzene (HCB) waste to Europe for incineration, yet we have the technology in Australia to safely destroy this waste. Help us stop this unnecessary export and ensure the HCB stockpile is destroyed by non incineration methods in Australia.
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