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9. PFAS as a Cautionary Tale

9. PFAS as a Cautionary Tale

FromForever Chemicals


9. PFAS as a Cautionary Tale

FromForever Chemicals

ratings:
Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Apr 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Throughout this series, we’ve learned not only about how harmful PFAS is as a class of chemicals but also what the outdoor industry is doing to address the issue. While we may have started too late, we are on the right track now, but the work is far from over. 
Guests featured in this episode:
- Alex Lauver, ⁠⁠⁠Outdoor Research⁠⁠
- James Pollock,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Marten Law LLP⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Mike Schade,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Toxic Free Future⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Ammi Borenstein, ⁠⁠⁠Snaplinc Consulting⁠⁠
- Eva Karlsson, ⁠⁠⁠Houdini Sportswear⁠⁠⁠
- Regina Goller, ⁠Jack Wolfskin
- Donna Bruns, ⁠⁠⁠Fjallraven⁠⁠⁠
- Martin Axelhed, ⁠⁠⁠Fjallraven⁠⁠
- Kevin Myette, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesign⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Gabriella Whittaker, PolyCore Solutions
- Kirsten Blackburn, ⁠⁠⁠Keen Footwear⁠⁠⁠
If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts visit 
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Toxicfreefuture.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Foodandwaterwatch.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Or 
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pfascentral.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Snaplinc Consulting provided expert fact checking and guidance for the creation of this podcast.
Snaplinc Consulting provides corporate sustainability strategies and ESG support across a broad range of industries including apparel, footwear, home furnishings, software, cosmetics, professional services and more.
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Sources
Toxic Free Future. PFAS in Stain & Water-Resistant Products Study: Toxic Convenience. Retrieved from https://toxicfreefuture.org/research/pfas-in-stain-water-resistant-products-study/toxic-convenience/#:~:text=Our%20testing%20found%20not%20just,water%20resistance%20are%20in%20use
Resources Mentioned
https://greenthemetech.com/ https://www.chemforward.org/
Released:
Apr 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (13)

From the creators of Outdoor Minimalist, a new ten-part series sets out to answer questions like: - What are PFAS? - Why is PFAS dangerous? - And how can we move forward in the outdoor industry without PFAS? Over the course of ten episodes, we’ll investigate the origins, rise, and now phase out of the forever chemicals PFAS. If you’re wondering how we can make a difference in the fight against PFAS pollution and keep our planet and our health on the forefront of producers minds, tune into Forever Chemicals, coming March 2024. Learn More: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/