About Mike Schade
Mike Schade leads Toxic-Free Future’s Mind the Store program, which challenges retailers to shift the marketplace away from hazardous chemicals and develop comprehensive safer chemicals policies. Prior to joining TFF Mike was Markets Campaign Coordinator with the Center for Health Environment & Justice (CHEJ) where he led campaigns to phase out PVC plastic, phthalates, and bisphenol A in consumer products and packaging, and led the Buffalo office of a statewide environmental health organization. He has a BS in Environmental Studies from the University at Buffalo. Mike lives in New York with his wife and dog, and regularly explores the region’s mountains, lakes, and beaches.
Beyond Plastics - @plasticsbeyond - is hosting a webinar with Dr. Phil Landrigan via Zoom on Thursday, May 2, from 7-8pm EST for a free webinar to discuss plastics' impacts on our health and what we can do about it.
RSVP to join: http://bit.ly/plastics-health-webinar
Sharon Lavigne with @risestjames, a past recipient of FracTracker's Community Sentinel Award, has been named one of @TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2024 for her tireless work to #StopFormosa and protect Gulf Coast communities.
Using #4EssentialElements, we can solve this problem:
1. Commit to safer chemicals and materials
2. Demand transparency of toxic chemicals in products
3. Ban the bad chemicals
4. Move toward safer solutions
✨This puts us on a path to a healthier future!
