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Forever Chemicals in Oregon? Not If We Stop Them.
PFAS are called “forever chemicals” for a reason: once they’re in the environment, they stick around – causing harm for generations. This group of synthetic chemicals are added to products to deflect heat, grease, and water. But, instead of helping, these toxic chemicals are causing severe harm: raising cancer risks, disrupting hormones, causing neurodevelopmental effects in children, and endangering first responders, like firefighters, who protect our communities.
Right now, health issues from PFAS mirror the top two leading causes of death in our state: cancer and heart disease. We know PFAS are a negative health burden that Oregon can ...
Tell outdoor retailer REI to take toxic ‘forever chemicals’ out of their apparel!
Editors Note: Thanks in part to the hard work of OEC, the support of our members, and the advocacy of like-minded organizations, REI committed to ending the sale of products with PFAS by 2026. Checkout OEC's blog below for a snapshot of our 2022 campaign pressing the retailer to abandon these toxic products.
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From waterproof jackets to boots, outdoor gear sold at REI and other retailers like Columbia Sportswear contains ‘forever chemicals’ called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Recent science shows us that the production, use, and disposal of these products pollute people and the planet. These chemicals also make their way ...