The word "toxic" creates a lot of vague fear. We don’t know quite what they are, but they seem to be everywhere. Every single chemical (man-made or natural) that affects air, water, land, and other organisms affects us too. So should you be afraid of toilet cleaners? Use the information below to learn about toxic substances, whether they pose a risk at everyday levels, and if so, how to protect yourself and vulnerable people like kids and pregnant women.
Eco Bulletins
Top 5 tips to make your home healthier for kids
Toxic substances are common in our environment, both indoors and out. Check out these steps to reduce risks in the home from Canadian Partnership for Children’s Health and the Environment.
How are we affected by toxic substances?
Pollution Probe’s Primer on Toxic Substances summarizes the current understanding of toxic substances, how they are identified, their potential effects on human health and the environment and possible sources of exposure.
Environment Crime Scene Investigation
Deep in the heart of the Ministry of the Environment’s labs, a molecular detective is hard at work. The Fourier Transform Mass Spectrometer (FTMS) is a piece of state-of-the-art equipment that can sift through thousands of chemical compounds and pick out toxic chemicals in the environment.
Your toxic footprint... five easy ways to reduce harmful substances in your home...
Many of the products we buy and use in our homes contain substances that can potentially damage our health and the health of the environment. Learn how you can make simple choices in the products you buy, the way you clean your home and take care of the yard that will reduce your family’s exposure.
Five easy steps to protect your kids from toxics
We’ll do anything it takes to protect our kids and make sure they succeed. Learn how you can lower your children’s exposure to potentially harmful chemicals in and around your home through some simple, easy and budget-friendly actions.
