Photos from rally at REI in NYC

Photos from rally at REI in NYC, September 20, 2022

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These photos were taken on September 20, 2022 in front of the REI store in Manhattan, New York City. This action is part of a nationwide week of action (press release) from September 19-23, 2022, spanning 12 cities in 11 states where activists delivered petitions totaling more than 130,000 signatures demanding that outdoor retailer, REI, set a clear timeline to eliminate toxic PFAS “forever chemicals.” This year-long national campaign is led by Toxic-Free Future’s Mind the Store program, Safer States, and partners.

For all photos: Photo credit Luke Ohlson, 7Cinema

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Advocates and elected officials rally outside of REI in NYC

Mike Schade, Director of Toxic-Free Future’s Mind the Store program, speaking outside of REI’s flagship store in NYC. Mike is dressed in a raincoat and hiking boots, symbolizing the types of products sold at REI containing PFAS.

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Advocates and elected officials prepare to deliver 130,000 petitions to REI store manager at its flagship store in NYC

Pictured left to right: State Senator Brad Hoylman, State Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, Mike Schade (Director, Mind the Store, Toxic-Free Future), Paul Webster (Director of Programs, Clean+Healthy)