Polluting The Water With Toothpaste, Shampoo, And Drugs | InvestigateWest
An investigation to find out which of the common used chemicals in your house causes the greatest environmental pollution.
Jen Coleman, an outreach director for the Oregon Environmental Council is at Sohm’s house to help. Armed with a list of chemicals that have toxic effects on people and the environment, Coleman digs through cabinets, checks ingredient lists and compares them with contaminants that have been found in local waterways.
First on her list is a chemical called triclosan. It’s found in antibacterial soaps, toothpaste and deodorant. And it can be toxic to fish.
