Using Antibacterial Soap with Triclosan is NOT “Going Green”

Are you aware of the serious ramifications of using antibacterial soap made with Triclosan? Unfortunately, once again I feel like a bad mother as I recently had a home business audit to obtain my Bay Area Green Certification in Contra Costa County when I was informed during my audit that I needed to remove all my antibacterial soap in the house. Apparently, Triclosan breaks down rapidly when exposed to tap water that is chlorinated and produces toxic chemicals and may be a carcinogen.
Did you know that Triclosan has the ability to decompose in chlorine byproducts in as little as one minute at 100 degrees Fahrenheit? Think of what we are unknowingly releasing into our water system. We are harming ourselves as well as our environment
In 2005 Mark & Spencer a British store removed toothpaste made in China containing triclosan. Hmmm…. another valid point for buying products made in the United States.
Triclosan, is an ingredient in many detergents, dish-washing liquids, soaps, deodorants, cosmetics, lotions, anti-microbial creams, various toothpastes, and an additive in various plastics and textiles.
It is a fact that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has registered it as a pesticide.(visit the regulatons.gov website, docket # EPA-HQ-2007-0513) The chemical formulation and molecular structure of this compound are similar to some of the most toxic chemicals on earth, relating it to dioxins and PCBs. The EPA has evaluated triclosan and given it a high ranking both as a human health risk and as an environmental risk.
I did tell my loyal fans that I would continually make small changes every day to become a more green, eco friendly consumer that is responsible and works towards leading a sustainable life right? This is my one small change today. I removed all antibacterial soap that contains Triclosan. You may want to check your dishsoap, & laundry soap and I hope you’re not brushing with toothpaste from China eee gads!!!

chemical composition of Triclosan

Drummond Larson, Sustainability director of Method also states that triclosan is a product their company has chosen to NOT include in their product line. Read here about Methods stand on tricolsan