Environmental Health Initiative
Faith and Environmental Health
How we choose to live, the products we use everyday, and
the way we care for God's Earth impact our health and the
well-being of all Creation. Environmental hazards such as water
pollution, poor air quality, and exposure to toxic chemicals in every day products represent
one of the greatest threats to God's Creation and God's children.
We are called to be stewards of Creation (Genesis 2:15) and of our bodies (I Corinthians 6:19-20). We are also called to care for the most vulnerable to toxic chemical exposure- women, children, low income communities, communities of color, people living with disabilities or compromised immune systems (Matthew 25:40). By seeking justice in love (Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 22:39) we have an opportunity to renew our bodies and all of Creation.
About Our Work
We focus on providing education and advocacy opportunities for people of faith on environmental health issues such as safe cosmetics and toxic chemicals. We work in states across the country to provide worship and education materials and opportunities to weigh in with policymakers.
Learn More
Toxic chemicals are found in a variety of products and go virtually untested. We are currently working to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act which regulates over 84,000 chemicals in commerce, but it is deeply flawed. Find out more and what you can do on our toxics page.
Chemicals in personal care products are even less regulated. See our cosmetics page to learn more and find resources to make your own products.
For More Information Contact:
Chloe Schwabe
Environmental Health Initiative
National Council of Churches
110 Maryland Ave., NE, Suite 108
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 481-6932
info@nccecojustice.org