For MASSPTA

By: Grassroots Environmental Education
Grassroots Environmental Education, a New York-based non-profit, announces the release of a comprehensive program to help administrators, staff and parents reduce or eliminate environmental exposures commonly found in schools which have been associated with increased risks of many chronic diseases. The solution-based program includes documentary videos, Q&A sheets, scientific abstracts and sample policies focused on reducing chemical toxins found in diesel exhaust, institutional cleaning products, turf pesticides and synthetic turf.

The ChildSafe School: Green Cleaning is a new 12 minute video produced by Grassroots Environmental Education which examines the unique vulnerability of children to environmental toxins, and explains why existing adult standards for green cleaning products are not sufficient to protect children's health. The video features interviews with a noted pediatrician and two school facilities directors who have developed and implemented child-protective green cleaning policies in their school districts.

Grassroots Environmental Education is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the relationship between environmental exposures and human health risks. Grassroots serves local and state governments, health care providers, school systems, community groups and other environmental groups and individuals nationwide.