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BCERP Fact Sheet: The Chemical Connection
Provides information on endocrine-disrupting chemicals, phthalates, Bisphenol A
BCERP Fact Sheet: An Urgent Public Health Priority
Provides talking points for outreach
Beyond Pesticides: Good Riddance to Roaches
A guide to home cockroach management
Beyond Pesticides: Least Toxic Home Pest Management
A guide to managing pests in your home without the use of heavy pesticides
Glossary of Terms
Terms introduced in Workshop I
Growing Up Healthy Spa Recipe Book
Recipes for making your own beauty products using natural materials
HBCAC Health Community Reference Card
Steps you can take to make a healthier community
HBCAC Health Eating Reference Card
Tips on what foods to avoid and what to choose instead
HBCAC Healthy Environment Reference Card
Steps you can take to reduce your impact on the environment
HBCAC Healthy Home Reference Card
Steps you can take to minimize toxins in your home
HBCAC Health Lifestyle Reference Card
Steps you can take to minimize exposing yourself to toxins and improve your well being
How to Read a Product Label
Steps you can take to ensure that you are buying safer products
Pocket guide tips for growing up green and health – plastics
Infographic on what plastics to avoid
Pocket guide tips for growing up green and healthy – nail polish
Infographic on how to select safer nail polish
Safe Cosmetics – Black Women
Identifying toxic products marketed to black women
Safe Cosmetics – Unmasked: Nine Ugly Truths 2010
Nine ugly truths behind the myth of cosmetics safety and what you can do about it
Simple Steps to Avoid Toxic Environmental Exposures
Simple steps you can take to minimize you exposure to toxins
Unequal Exposure
Toxic chemicals in communities of color by the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program