We are saddened to learn of the passing of Deb Abrahamson, a powerful environmental justice advocate from the Spokane tribe. Deb fought tirelessly for uranium cleanup on the Spokane Indian Reservation and for the preservation of clean water, air, and land. She also took part in our groundbreaking Pollution in People study, helping us to better understand the connection between toxic chemicals in the environment and in our bodies. bit.ly/2Ld9z03 ... See MoreSee Less
Big news for Big Mac lovers! McDonald's has committed to eliminating PFAS from its packaging by 2025. We commend McDonald's for this positive step but think they could do better by speeding up their timeline to align with state mandates that go into effect sooner.
"The science indicates that exposure to PFAS can damage our immune response, raise cholesterol, and cause other health problems," said Toxic-Free Future Science Director Erika Schreder. "These toxic chemicals last forever in the environment and contaminate drinking water. Especially now, as we fight a pandemic, we need to minimize exposures to toxic chemicals like PFAS that can make us more vulnerable to Covid-19 and its complications."
Your move, Burger King!
toxicfreefuture.org/mcdonalds-announces-global-ban-of-toxic-chemicals-in-food-packaging/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Big news for Big Mac lovers! McDonald's has committed to eliminating PFAS from its packaging by 2025. We commend McDonald's for this positive step but think they could do better by speeding up their timeline to align with state mandates that go into effect sooner.
"The science indicates that exposure to PFAS can damage our immune response, raise cholesterol, and cause other health problems," said Toxic-Free Future Science Director Erika Schreder. "These toxic chemicals last forever in the environment and contaminate drinking water. Especially now, as we fight a pandemic, we need to minimize exposures to toxic chemicals like PFAS that can make us more vulnerable to Covid-19 and its complications."
Your move, Burger King!
toxicfreefuture.org/mcdonalds-announces-global-ban-of-toxic-chemicals-in-food-packaging/ ... See MoreSee Less
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From our families to yours, thank you for supporting our fight for safe, healthy, toxic-free communities. We appreciate you! On to 2021...! ... See MoreSee Less
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