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For many years, CEH has worked to eliminate lead threats to children and families
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Our work has resulted in entire industries changing the way they make children’s products, including toys, jewelry, and even baby bibs and
many other products.
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Recently we did some Back-to-School shopping. In past years, we found many back-to-school items with high levels of lead. For example, a few years ago we
found large amounts of lead in many children’s lunchboxes.
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Fortunately, this year we found fewer problems. But there are still some leady items in stores.
We found high levels of lead in this lunchbox and pencil pouch.
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We also found this backpack. An independent lab test showed that this backpack contained more than 20 times the legal limit for lead.
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Tips for Safer Back-to-School Shopping
• Avoid vinyl (PVC) lunchboxes or backpacks; look for natural materials, stainless steel, or nylon. Raingear, belts and other clothes may also be made with PCV – check labels and look for alternatives.
• Look for plastic containers, water bottles, art
supplies and other products made without BPA or phthalates
• Avoid dry erase or scented markers, or strong glues made with toxic solvents (glue sticks are a safer alternative)
• Kids should wash hands often, so remember, soap and water is best. If using sanitizers, avoid those with anti-bacterials like triclosan (ethyl alcohol/ethanol is ok)
• Many school binders are made with PVC; look for cardboard, fabric-covered, or polypropylene binders.
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See some safer lunchbox options at http://bit.ly/cY3wQTThe Center for Health, Environment and Justice also has a great back-
to-school guide, as does the Environmental Working Group.
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CEH also works with the Get the Lead Out coalition, which has lead safety tips for consumers, the home and the workplace.