Toxics Grassroots Organizations

Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) is a diverse grassroots coalition that engages in research, advocacy, and organizing associated with environmental and human health problems caused by the rapid growth of the high-tech electronics industry. Their goal is to advance environmental sustainability and clean production in the industry and to improve health, promote justice, and ensure democratic decision-making for communities and workers affected by the high-tech revolution.

See their link: Chemicals at a Fab Industry (chart)

Washington Toxics Coalition
The Washington Toxics Coalition is a nonprofit, member-based organization dedicated to protecting public health and the environment by identifying and promoting alternatives to toxic chemicals. They use research, grassroots organizing, publications and presentations, conferences, and a Toxics Hotline to provide reliable information about preventing pollution in homes, schools, workplaces, agriculture, and industry.

The Natural Resources Council of Maine
The Natural Resources Council of Maine sponsors a number of innovative programs that promote a toxics free environment. They include a Clean Production Project, sustainability, mercury phase-out program, FSC-Certified wood products, and chlorine-free paper. See their link to their Toxics Program.

The Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow
The Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow is a coalition of citizens, scientists, health professionals, workers, and educators seeking preventative action on toxic hazards. Their goal is to correct fundamental flaws in government policies that allow harm to the health and environment and to create proactive policies to prevent harm before the damage is done.

Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
In over 25 years of work, NCAP has pro-actively kept the public informed about pesticide hazards and alternatives. They have an extensive database on pesticides and alternatives in the home.

Texas Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility
Texas Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (Texas PEER) is a local chapter of a national alliance of local state and federal resource professionals. Texas PEER has developed a webpage chronicling Texas' environmental degradation. Check out the Texas Toxic Tour!

Beyond Pesticides
The National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides, formed to serve a national network committed to pesticide safety and the adoption of alternative pest management strategies. Includes Stories and archieved articles with current issues.