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Chemicals

How can I find out and do more? 

Other information about chemicals at home

The Department of Environment and Heritage provides information about chemicals in and around your home and disposal options.

NSW Fire Brigades' Chemwise program aims to reduce both the frequency and severity of chemical impacts on the general community, especially at home.

Use indoor plants to improve air quality. NASA claims that plants remove toxins from the air.

Poisoning can occur through swallowing, skin contact, inhalation or eye contact. Kidsafe provides information to help you prevent poisoning. Contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (24 hours).

The National Toxics Network Australia Inc (NTN) is a community-based network working for pollution reduction, protection of environmental health and environmental justice for all. It provides non-government organisations (NGOs) with a national and international voice on chemical and toxic issues and functions as Australia's "toxic watch dog".

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