Out of 40 retailers analyzed by the NEW #MindTheStore report card, 19 lack any sort of public policy to address toxic chemicals, earning F grades. Failing companies include Trader Joe's Ulta Beauty and Starbucks.

Chemicals are integral to plastic; multitudes of chemical additives are used to make plastic products impact-resistant or soft, flexible or rigid, and temperature resistant. But many of these chemicals are known health hazards. Some are associated with cancer; others can play havoc on the body’s endocrine system, which can lead to problems including reproductive disorders and obesity.

Annual plastic production has reached 381 million tons. Overwhelmed by the plastic question? You are not alone.

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