A report we co-released in 2018 published by found bisphenols in 9 out of 10 receipts sampled. Studies have found retail customers and workers can be exposed to significant levels of bisphenols when handling receipts, particularly after using hand sanitizer, a practice many of us are following these days during the pandemic. “Millions of shoppers are safer today based on the wise decisions Target has made about their receipts.” “Thank you Target for making public health a priority!” exclaimed Segedie upon hearing the news about Target’s recent sustainability report. Mamavation founder Leah Segedie launched the petition back in 2018 asking Target to ditch these toxic receipts. This is great news for Target employees and customers and follows the recommendations of our Mind the Store campaign, an online petition launched by our friends at Mamavation, Green America, and Clean Water Action. “Later this year, Target will transition to phenol-free receipt paper for our stores…By end of year 2020, Target expects to fully convert to phenol-free receipt paper for use in all standard and mobile-device checkout lanes.” Last week, Target published its new sustainability report, which quietly revealed it is phasing all bisphenols, including bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS), out of its thermal receipt paper by the end of this year! These toxic chemicals can rub off the receipt when touched and enter your bloodstream through your skin. ![]()
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