Links to Environmental Toxins and Health Resources
The Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow - An exemplary model of a state-wide non-profit coalition that is leading the way in eliminating and reducing toxic chemical expsosures .
Toxics Use Reduction Institute - The Toxics Use Reduction Institute helps regional companies and communities find innovative ways to reduce toxic chemical use at the source, rather than treat wastes once produced. It is located at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Listing a web site does not constitute endorsement.
Connecticut Governmental Sources
Other State Resources
U.S. Governmental Sources
International Sources
Non-Government Sources
Consumer Information on Safer Choices
Labor
Environmental health resources for Connecticut schools
PESTICIDES:
Connecticut Chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association http://www.ctnofa.org/OrganicLandCare/OLC.htm
Northeast Organic Farming Association http://www.nofa.org/index.php
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2708&q=379676&depNav_GID=1763
GREEN CLEANING:
INFORM Inc. http://www.informinc.org
Healthy Schools Network www.healthyschools.org
Green Schools Initiative www.greenschools.net
Healthy Schools Campaign www.greencleanschools.org
Connecticut Green Building Council http://www.ctgbc.org/greenbldgs4.htm
Other Legislation Relevant to Schools
Indoor Air Quality Program
http://search.cga.state.ct.us/dtsearch_pub_statutes.html
School Component of Energy Bill
For complete bill text visit http://www.cga.ct.gov/ and search for House Bill #7432 For summary of related school requirements click section SS 10,11
About Our Legislation
The following fact sheets provide some background for the coalition's priority legislation. These fact sheets, which are used to educate citizens, professionals and legislators alike, are continually updated as valuable new facts become available.
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