Pesticides, paint and adhesives, cleaning products, cosmetics. Many chemical products in your home can be hazardous to you and your family. They may also pose environmental hazards when used or thrown away. Did you know that toys, furniture, kitchenware, and electronics also may contain toxic chemicals?

How safe are the products you use? Are there better choices and where do you find them? This page is your gateway to learning more, to buying safer products, and to taking action to make products safe.

See our FastFacts FAQs for quick answers to common questions on safer alternatives! We also have links to additional resources on indoor air quality, mold, and wood preservatives.

Choose a Product Category to Learn More

• Children's Products: Safe Start for Kids
• Cleaning Products
• Personal Care Products
• Lawn and Garden Chemicals
• Indoor Pest Control Chemicals
• Art and Hobby Materials
• Home Repair and Building Materials

Learn More on the Pollution in People Website:

• Kitchenware
  
• Children's and Baby's Products
  
• Electronics
  
• Furniture
  

Persistent Toxic Chemicals in Products

• Toxic Flame Retardants (PBDEs)
• PVC (Vinyl) and Dioxin
• Mercury
  

Useful Websites

• Hazardous waste programs in the Seattle area: Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County
• Locate hazardous waste disposal anywhere in the United States: Earth911
• Fact sheets on solutions to common Northwest pests: The Green Gardening Program's ProIPM Fact Sheets
• Free home environmental health audits: Master Home Environmentalist™ Program
• Find out which products are most involved in home poisonings: Poison Centers Annual Reports
• Look up ingredients and safety information on consumer products: Household Products Database from the National Institutes of Health

Still Can't Find the Information You Need?

See our Toxics Hotline page for tips on navigating our website and how to request more information.