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PFAS in Cookware and Bakeware and Healthier Choices: An EcoLive Event

 During this event, our Healthy Stuff team shared the results of the soon to be released study of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in...

Press ReleaseUndisclosed PFAS coatings common on cookware, research shows

(Ann Arbor, MI)--New findings from the Ecology Center on nonstick cookware show that despite growing concern about the toxicity of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS,...

Prop C Win Advances Climate and Economic Justice

 The world’s eyes have been laser-focused on the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election this month, but we want to make sure that you didn’t...

Ann Arbor poised to pass state’s first comprehensive EV Readiness ordinance

Electric cars are coming. We need to be ready for them with adequate charging capacity, or else face costly infrastructure retrofits later.
by Elizabeth Harlow

Environmental, Climate Groups Endorse Ann Arbor Proposal C for Affordable Housing

Six leading environmental and climate organizations today announced their endorsement of Ann Arbor Proposal C, the ballot proposal to fund affordable housing.
“If the Ann Arbor...

Proposition C for Affordability and Sustainability

Guest Editorial by Jonathan Levine

The Long Legacy of John Engler’s Environmental Deregulation

How Michigan Wrote the Playbook for Trump’s Federal Rollbacks
By: Lily Antor and Elizabeth Harlow

Protecting People from Toxic PFAS in our Drinking Water and Environment

In an otherwise very difficult year, we are fortunate to be able to highlight some victories related to protecting people from toxic PFAS in our...

New Study on Lead in Crumb Rubber Playgrounds in Maryland and Virginia

Two Parks Closed Due to High Lead Levels
The Ecology Center, a Michigan-based non-profit environmental organization, was contacted by the Safe Healthy Playing Fields regarding concerns...

The Ecology Center Endorses Ann Arbor Ballot Proposal C for Affordable Housing. Here's Why.

The Ecology Center strongly supports Proposal C, the proposed ballot initiative to fund affordable housing in the City of Ann Arbor. If approved, the proposal...

Governor Whitmer Establishes Climate Neutrality Goal and Council on Climate Solutions

 We applaud Governor Whitmer for taking this important step and look forward to working with her to make Michigan a leader in the fight against...

Press ReleaseNew Study Indicates Toxic Chemicals Used in Take-out Food Packaging From Popular Food Chains

ANN ARBOR—In a new report released today, the Ecology Center, the Mind the Store campaign, Toxic-Free Future, and its partners found that nearly half of...

What are our babies sleeping on?

 Every parent knows that preparing for a new baby can be overwhelming. We do research to find the safest, best products with which to care...

New Report Underlines Chemical Hazards and Lack of Transparency from Crib Mattress Brands

Getting Ready for Baby campaign nonprofit leaders, Clean and Healthy New York and the Ecology Center, announced the release of a new crib mattress report...

Recycling is Essential Work

 The pandemic has made it more complicated, but not less important.
by Elizabeth Harlow
For Recycle Ann Arbor Curbside Driver James Lipford, the thing he likes best...