Laura Vandenberg, Graduate Program Director, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, discusses how the field of Toxicology has changed over the years and some of the emerging topics that are most concerning today. One of the most concerning hazards is endocrine disrupting chemicals, such as flame retardants, phthalates, and BPA, which Laura says there may be no safe level of exposure to.

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ABOUT MATERIAL HEALTH EDUCATION:
Many of the materials we use to construct our world have negative impacts on our bodies and the ecosystems of our planet. Finding healthier materials can be time-consuming and resource intensive. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start because there’s so much information to sift through, or the information is too technical.

Parsons’ Healthy Materials Lab brings together experts across disciplines of architecture, design, chemistry, toxicology, public health, environmental justice, and more to introduce you to the key concepts of material health. This series of videos is the perfect place to start if you are looking to positively transform design and building practices with human health at the forefront of your decisions.

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ABOUT HEALTHY MATERIALS LAB:
Healthy Materials Lab is a design research lab at Parsons School of Design dedicated to improving the health of those most impacted by toxic chemicals in building products by creating healthier, affordable housing through research, education, and advocacy.

For resources, tools, and guides to healthier materials visit: https://healthymaterialslab.org

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