3 takeaways:1) building materials, interior finishes, and furnishings release chemicals of concern within homes usually via volatilization, abrasion, and degradation.2) occupants are exposed to released chemicals of concern via inhalation, inge

What is greenwashing?

Apr 2nd, 2021 12m 59s

Kate Waddick, Founder of TOXITECT, focuses on three takeaways:1) Greenwashing is pervasive among consumer products including building materials, interior finishes, and furnishings. 2) "Green" does not always mean "healthy." 3) Differentiating c

What adverse health effects are associated with exposure to chemicals of concern?

Mar 14th, 2020 10m 38s

Kate Waddick, Founder of TOXITECT, focuses on seven classifications of chemicals of concern:1) Asthmagens, 2) Carcinogens, 3) Endocrine Disruptors, 4) Obesogens, 5) Neurotoxicants, 6) Reproductive and Developmental Toxicants, and7) Sensitizers.

Are all products for sale in the United States tested and determined to be safe?

Mar 14th, 2020 12m 43s

Kate Waddick, Founder of TOXITECT, focuses on three takeaways:1) Current federal regulations addressing the use of chemicals of concern are neither comprehensive nor protective. 2) California's leadership in implementing protective regulations

How does biomonitoring provide evidence of exposure to chemicals of concern?

Mar 14th, 2020 8m 32s

Kate Waddick, Founder of TOXITECT, focuses on three takeaways:1) Biomonitoring identifies which chemicals of concern people are exposed to. 2) Biomonitoring demonstrates that exposure to chemicals of concern is widespread. 3) Biomonitoring prov

What are chemicals of concern?

Mar 14th, 2020 5m 43s

Kate Waddick, Founder of TOXITECT, focuses on three takeaways:1) Over 40+ different authoritative research, regulatory, and advocacy organizations identify substances as "chemicals of concern." 2) Differing criteria is used by these authoritati

How do chemicals of concern cause or contribute to adverse health effects?

Mar 14th, 2020 13m 39s

Kate Waddick, Founder of TOXITECT, focuses on eight mechanisms: 1) altering or damaging DNA; 2) modifying epigenetics; 3) disrupting the endocrine system; 4) eliciting an allergic response; 5) altering or misdirecting the immune system; 6) infl

What is the likelihood of developing adverse health effects as a result of exposure to chemicals of concern?

Mar 14th, 2020 4m 10s

Kate Waddick, Founder of TOXITECT, focuses on three takeaways:1) Multiple factors influence the likelihood of developing adverse health effects. 2) Most adverse health effects are not caused solely by a person's inherited "bad" genes. 3) Estima

Why are children more vulnerable to chemicals of concern?

Mar 14th, 2020 11m 35s

Kate Waddick, Founder of TOXITECT, focuses on three takeaways:1) Children have critical "windows of vulnerability." 2) Children are exposed to and absorb proportionately larger doses of chemicals of concern than adults. 3) Children have unique

How are health and the environment interconnected relating to chemicals of concern?

Mar 14th, 2020 10m 15s

Kate Waddick, Founder of TOXITECT, focuses on three takeaways:1) Billions of pounds of chemicals of concern are directly and indirectly released into the environment every year. 2) Once released into the environment, chemicals of concern end up

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