The Healthy Food Packaging Act passed in the Washington State Legislature today. As people of faith, we believe we have a moral obligation to protect our bodies, our communities, and our soil and water from toxic chemicals that make us…
As part of the Toxic-Free Legacy Coalition and the Environmental Priorities Coalition, Earth Ministry fully supports the passage of the Healthy Food Packaging Act. We believe that we have a moral obligation to protect our bodies, our food, and our environment…
Read More Health, Environmental, Faith, and Community Groups Tackle Nonstick PFAS Chemicals
Earth Ministry/WAIPL couldn't be happier to announce that the Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act has been signed into law! We are grateful for the relentless dedication of faith communities across the state who devoted their time and energy to this historical…
The Toxic-Free Kids and Families Act passed the WA State House of Representatives, getting us one step closer to improving furniture standards for the well being of all God's children! The Washington Toxics Coalition released the following statement. February 15, 2016 Seattle, WA –…
Read More Bill to Ban Toxic Flame Retardants Passes On Bipartisan Vote
The Washington Toxics Coalition explains how the Department of Ecology cites health concerns and availability of safer alternatives in a new report on flame retardants - further proof that these toxic chemicals don't belong in our homes! January 29, 2015 Washington…
Read More New State Report Recommends Banning Toxic Flame Retardants
Great news to anyone who likes to sit on a cushion: retailers are making the wise choice to eliminate toxic flame retardants in home furniture. In the meantime, read on to learn how labels identify which products are safe for your…
Read More Furniture firms shun flame retardants but some toxic couches still for sale
The 2015 Washington State legislative session has begun, and we at Earth Ministry/ Washington Interfaith Power & Light are making sure the faith community is actively engaged in the important environmental issues our state is dealing with this session. This year,…
Governor Inslee kicked off the Legislative Session with a step towards improved water quality: a fish consumption rule. This rule precedes and complements the Toxic Reduction Act that he is expected to introduce. Randi Abrams-Caras, one of Earth Ministry's partners at the Washington State Toxics…
Read More Gov. Inslee Issues Draft Fish Consumption Rule on First Day of Session
By Brad Shannon The Olympian January 11, 2015 Washington state lawmakers begin a 105-day legislative session Monday, and the biggest political fights could seem familiar to voters. The unknowns are solutions that can pass both chambers of a divided Legislature.…
The King County Council approved a motion which states concerns about the transportation of crude oil and requests specific actions.
Throughout the session, Earth Ministry/WAIPL members participated in multiple Capitol Drop-in Days, in which we spoke with legislators and their aides about our environmental priorities from a faith perspective.
The 2014 legislative session has begun, and we at Earth Ministry/ Washington Interfaith Power & Light are making sure the faith community has a voice in the important environmental issues our state is dealing with this session. Read on to learn more about our priorities and, most importantly, how you can join us to lend your voice, including coming with us to Olympia!
