Abercrombie + Fitch
Project: Organize a Protest Teens are demanding that A+F stop spraying toxic fragrance in
and around their stores impacting the health of workers, customers and
people exposed to their fragrance in common space. Organize a protest at the A+F store in your community. Download toolkit.
Are Cell Phones Safe? How Teens Can Avoid Risks!
The cell phone industries’ own studies show that the cell signal is
absorbed deeply into the brains of children, and up to 2 inches into an
adult skull. We need to be sure that this technology is used in the
safest possible way.
Lips
Against Lead Campaign: An interactive petition seeking a ban on lead in
lipstick. Signers are asked to sign and kiss the canvas with lead free
lipstick to show their support. Campaign is seeking to support a
Senator to reintroduce the bill that lost in 2008 by one vote in the
State Assembly. See video
See more info
Bay Area
Toxic Nail Salons- Ban the Toxic Trio
Supporting California
Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative for worker and consumer safety.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors gave final approval to a plan
that would award official city recognition to nail salons
that drop the use of toxic nail-care products. This ordinance establishes a voluntary
recognition program for salon owners that supports their efforts to stop
using nail polish including base and top coats, containing the Toxic
Trio (DBP, formaldehyde, and toluene). A goal of the ordinance is to
reduce negative reproductive and other health impacts of long-term
exposure to toxic chemicals for nail salon workers. Watch video . Help advocate in your area for policy change to make safer salons. KQED , Washington
Examiner, SF
Gate.
BYOBag Marin - Ban plastic bags Marin County has the
opportunity to lead the nation in banning environmentally
irresponsible single
use bags. Supervisor Charles
McGlashan has authored this ordinance and with the support of TTG,
EcoMom
Alliance, Green Sangha and other non profits, students and community
members are working to help ensure its passage on Earth Day 2010. More
info.
Household
Products Labeling Act: The campaign is supporting a Federal bill
authored by Congressmember Steve Israel and Senator Al Franken.
Styrofoam Ban: New York Campaign members working with the Governor and State legislators to support a ban on styrofoam.
Advocacy History
2010: A+F Protests organized in SF and NY to demand retailer stop spraying toxic fragrance in and around their stores. Partnered with National Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to test fragrance for ingredients. Online petition created 2009.
2010 : Testified at a California Senate Hearing in favor of the Green Chemistry Bill
2010: Spoke out against Smart Meter at hearing/ rally at CPUC headquarters
2010: Supported new SF legislation to pass legislation banning toxic trio for safer nail salons.
2009: Dr. Devra Davis speaks in SF and Marin to advocate for new legislation for Safer Cell Phone labels for SARS rating. TTG begins to develop outreach campaign. Campaign members testify at hearing in SF.
2008: Salon Worker Hearings: Campaign members testified at
a hearing led by Senator Carole Migden in San Francisco to pass laws
in support in support of the health and well being of nail salon
workers.
2008: Campaign members testified at a hearing to ban lead in lipstick led by California Senator Carole Migden.
2008:
Lobbied for the ban of Bisphenol A in Sacramento, California
2007: Toxic Toys Bill: Campaign
members lobbied and hosted a press conference that forced the Governor
to pass a bill he was set to veto banning phthalates from children’s
toys. The bill was passed in October 2007.
2005: Safe Cosmetics Act of 2005 : Campaign
members played a key role in the passage The California Safe Cosmetics
Act of 2005. Thanks to their 11th hour lobbying efforts in Sacramento,
California's Governor reversed his decision to veto the bill and signed
it into law.
Get Involved 
Teens are demanding that A+F stop spraying toxic fragrance in
and around their stores impacting the health of workers, customers and
people exposed to their fragrance in common space. Organize a protest at the A+F store in your community. 
Lips
Against Lead Campaign: An interactive petition seeking a ban on lead in
lipstick. Signers are asked to sign and kiss the canvas with lead free
lipstick to show their support. Campaign is seeking to support a
Senator to reintroduce the bill that lost in 2008 by one vote in the
State Assembly. 
Styrofoam Ban: New York Campaign members working with the Governor and State legislators to support a ban on styrofoam.