What You Can Do about Toxic Chemicals / http://www.greenpeace.org/eastasia/campaigns/toxics/get-involved/

Reduce the hazardous chemicals in your life:

.Think twice before buying whether you really need a new device.

.Try to buy products made without hazardous chemicals. This can not only help you lower your risk of exposure, but also send a message to companies that you want a toxic-free future.

.Avoid anything made with PVC (polyvinylchloride) plastic. This plastic can release dioxins – one of the most toxic chemicals in the world – phthalates, chlorine and other harmful chemicals during its use and disposal. PVC can be found in packaging, electronics, imitation leather, flooring and more.

.Avoid storing food in plastics, which can release phthalates and bisphenol-A into your food.

.Avoid buying bottled water and other beverages: Not only are plastics a wasteful material, but they can also release phthalates into liquid.

.Consider buying less clothing each year, buying second-hand, or getting together with your friends for a clothing swap. The textiles industry is highly polluting, with many hazardous chemicals and heavy metals used in its dyes and bleaches.

.Make sure to dispose of your electronics properly, by bringing them to the manufacturer. Dumping electronics into landfills can cause them to leach lots of hazardous chemicals into the earth.