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Case Studies
Building Safe Spaces for Babies (Wilkinsburg, PA): Bright Cities Case Study
Learn how the city of Wilkinsburg is becoming a “Best Babies Zone” by transforming their educational, economic, and community systems.
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Growing an Organic Food Farm (Salem, MA): Bright Cities Case Study
Here are three keys to how Salem, MA launched an organic Food Farm to provide thousands of pounds of organically grown food to local families.
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2021 Mid-Year Report
HBBF's progress so far in 2021 has helped move the needle on important issues like the Baby Food Safety Act, the FDA’s Closer to Zero plan, and so much more.
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Baby Food Safety Act Letters of Support
Healthy Babies Bright Futures brought together a coalition of 118 organizations in support of the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021.
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SLC
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Pesticide-Free Turf Maintenance (Salt Lake City, UT): Bright Cities Case Study
The steps Salt Lake City took to make parks and homes safer for babies.
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missoula
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Creating Healthier Environments in Missoula, MT: Bright Cities Case Study
The Missoula Parks & Recreation Department’s tips for using environmentally preferable turf management methods and transitioning to 100% chemical–free turf management.
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Creating Replicable Toxic-Free Trainings (Anchorage, AK): Bright Cities Case Study
Six simple steps to creating a toxic-free environment for day care centers — including training tips for staff members and purchasing advice.
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columbia
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Connecting Health and Sustainability in Columbia, SC: Bright Cities Case Study
Planting trees, testing for lead, and ensuring access to organic produce: three ways Columbia’s Sustainability Strategy helps protect babies’ brain development.
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Lead in Drinking Water & Your New Baby
Data & Research
Lead in Tap Water Report
Our national testing program finds that 79% of homes have detectable levels of lead in drinking water.
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8 simple ways
For Parents
8 Simple Ways to Protect Your Family from Arsenic in Rice and Other Foods
We tested 105 infant cereals and found six times more arsenic in rice cereal than in other types of infant cereal. Our guide helps parents navigate the grocery store aisles.
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Guides & Toolkits
Bright Cities Social Media Toolkit
We provide five must-have tips and a handy checklist to help Bright Cities successfully promote your sustainability work across digital and social media channels.
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boulder lawn care
Guides & Toolkits
Chemical-Free Turf Guidance
This guide provides all the information you need to create organic lawns safe for children, pets, and the environment.