Toxic chemicals lurk in school supplies
Colorful, plastic items may contain the toxin PVC
Stephanie Knowlton, The Statesman Journal
Paper, check. Pencils, check. Chemical-laden lunchbox?
Many school supplies from plastic backpacks to binders contain chemicals now under fire from environmental groups, large retailers and recently the government for possible health risks.
Colorful, plastic supplies often are made with PVC, a plastic that includes chemicals such as lead and phthalates, both of which recently were banned in toys.
