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Background to PfSE
Background: Parents for a Safer Environment (PfSE), a grass-roots organization, was formed after parents witnessed children being exposed to serious environmental hazards in Childcare Facilities in the Fall of 2002. A steering committee of parent volunteers from Moraga, Concord, and Martinez and an Advisory Board of health and technical experts work to bring awareness of environmental hazards and solutions to the community. We invite others to join us.
Mission:
Our Mission in 2012 is to protect the healthy development of the fetus and children from preventable environmental hazards by means of research, outreach, education, and advocacy. Protecting the most vulnerable human populations will in turn also preserve and honor the environment and wildlife
Our Work:
Research, Community Education & Advocacy
Current Projects:

Oversee Contra Costa County's overuse of pesticides by the Departments of Public Works, General Services, and Agriculture. High School Interns are helping with spreadsheet work currently.

Evaluate the pesticides used in public landscapes and buildings as well as private facilities, used particularly by children and pregnant women. Work with school districts, child-care centers (preschools), towns/cities, and advocate reform. High School Interns are helping with these projects currently.

Create Wellness policies in Contra Costa County School Districts working with local PTA’s and other concerned parents. Present the risks and safer alternatives and help institutionalize the passing of written policies for Integrated Pest Management, Least Toxic Cleaning Products & Indoor Air Quality, Nutritional Lunch and Snacks, Replacement of anti-bacterial soaps with least toxic soaps, Reduced Waste such as Sustainable and least toxic food packaging, and Green Buildings.

Least Toxic Pest Control presentations to local service organizations, schools, hospitals, homeowner associations, health clubs, building management companies and public agency staff and politicians. Pests can be insects, weeds, rodents, fungi, mammals and microorganisms.

Education and Outreach at Community Fairs, Festivals, and Conferences. PfSE and volunteers of trained students, retirees, and other adults provide consultation on pest problems using least toxic alternatives.

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Home Background Pesticides Current Projects & Committees Archives of Newsletters Environmental Hazards in Schools Press and News Releases Recipes for Safer Cleaning Recommended Businesses Environmental Topics Related Websites Donations Jobs Available Advisory Board Get Involved	Background to PfSE Background: Parents for a Safer Environment (PfSE), a grass-roots organization, was formed after parents witnessed children being exposed to serious environmental hazards in Childcare Facilities in the Fall of 2002. A steering committee of parent volunteers from Moraga, Concord, and Martinez and an Advisory Board of health and technical experts work to bring awareness of environmental hazards and solutions to the community. We invite others to join us. Mission: Our Mission in 2012 is to protect the healthy development of the fetus and children from preventable environmental hazards by means of research, outreach, education, and advocacy. Protecting the most vulnerable human populations will in turn also preserve and honor the environment and wildlife Our Work: Research, Community Education & Advocacy Current Projects: Oversee Contra Costa County's overuse of pesticides by the Departments of Public Works, General Services, and Agriculture. High School Interns are helping with spreadsheet work currently. Evaluate the pesticides used in public landscapes and buildings as well as private facilities, used particularly by children and pregnant women. Work with school districts, child-care centers (preschools), towns/cities, and advocate reform. High School Interns are helping with these projects currently. Create Wellness policies in Contra Costa County School Districts working with local PTA’s and other concerned parents. Present the risks and safer alternatives and help institutionalize the passing of written policies for Integrated Pest Management, Least Toxic Cleaning Products & Indoor Air Quality, Nutritional Lunch and Snacks, Replacement of anti-bacterial soaps with least toxic soaps, Reduced Waste such as Sustainable and least toxic food packaging, and Green Buildings. Least Toxic Pest Control presentations to local service organizations, schools, hospitals, homeowner associations, health clubs, building management companies and public agency staff and politicians. Pests can be insects, weeds, rodents, fungi, mammals and microorganisms. Education and Outreach at Community Fairs, Festivals, and Conferences. PfSE and volunteers of trained students, retirees, and other adults provide consultation on pest problems using least toxic alternatives.
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