David Steinman: How to Become a Citizen Enforcer

In a recent discussion on Earth911’s Sustainability In Your Ear podcast, author David Steinman shared his expertise on citizen enforcement of environmental laws. As a writer, journalist, antitoxic activist, and parent, Steinman has successfully taken on major corporations in court to prevent harmful chemicals from damaging nature and human health. His book, Raising Healthy Kids: Protecting Your Children from Hidden Chemical Toxins, highlights his victories as a citizen enforcer, including a case against Procter & Gamble for high levels of 1,4-dioxane in their shampoos. Steinman’s nonprofit, the Chemical Toxin Working Group (CTWG), continues to advocate for consumer rights using laws like California’s Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act. By empowering consumers to make informed choices and hold companies accountable, citizen enforcement plays a crucial role in environmental protection. Steinman encourages others to join the battle as citizen enforcers, citing successful cases nationwide where individuals have used state laws to fight for environmental and public health. To learn more about how to become a citizen enforcer, check out David Steinman’s book, available at your local independent bookseller or online.