![]() ![]() “Research shows that vehicle interiors contain a unique cocktail of hundreds of toxic chemicals that off-gas in small, confined spaces. According to Jeff Gearhart, research director at the Ecology Center These chemicals make up that “new car smell” that we’ve either come to love or hate and can be a major contributor to indoor air pollution.Ī few years back the Ecology Center tested more than 200 of the most popular 2011- and 2012-model vehicles for chemicals that off-gas. Our homes, schools, offices and even our cars are home to a plethora of untested chemicals. More than 80,000 chemicals available in the United States have never been fully tested for their toxic effects on our health and environment.Ĭar interiors are filled with a toxic soup of chemicals that off-gas from different parts of the car including the seats, steering wheel, dashboard and carpets. With the windows sealed tightly to keep the cold or hot air out, and the small, confined space, the toxic chemical exposure inside a car can be a major source of indoor air pollution. Whether it’s your work commute or driving your children to and from activities, that’s a lot of time spent in the car. Our schedule is busy and we end up spending a good portion of the late afternoon into early evening driving around in our car from activity to activity.Īccording to National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), the population of industrialized countries such as the United States and countries from the European Union spends approximately more than one hour each day in their cars. Most days, after my work day comes to a close, I quickly put on my mom aka chauffeur hat and driving responsibilities take over. We are a community of over one million parents united against air and climate pollution to protect our children’s health. ![]()
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