Are your child's school supplies toxic?

Environmental toxins have been linked to ADD/ADHD, Autsim Spectrum Disorder, fatigue, memory loss and a whole slew of other problems.  According to Center for Health, Environment, and Justice, PVC (a very common type of plastic) is the most common toxin found in school supplies.  Now I know what you're thinking: your kid isn't eating his or her supplies.  But here's the kicker, PVC releases fumes into the air which your child then breathes in for the 8 hours a day they are at school.  The Center has just released a list of PVC-Free school supplies to help parents make healthier choices for their kids.  Many of the companies on the list are "regular" brands you can find at office supply retailers, such as Avery, Faber-Castell, PaperMate, Pilot, Crayola, etc.  However, beware only certain products from each manufacturer made the list.  So not all products by PaperMate are PVC free, but their new line of biodegradable pens/pencils made from corn-based material are.  Print the list and take it shopping!  Let us know if you find any great products that didn't make the list or if you have a hard time finding any of the products.  We may be able to help.  Download the list by clicking here.