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.
"Every person in this country—especially #MAHA advocates—should be furious about this," says @enckj about Republicans' new bill that would weaken the Toxic Substances Control Act, which regulates toxic chemicals like the #PFAS and phthalates in plastic.
🧠 It's #BrainAwarenessWeek. Before children are even born, their brains are threatened by toxic chemicals. Updates to #TSCA allowed EPA to finally ban neurotoxic chemicals like TCE.
Tell Congress: protect our children’s health from toxic chemicals!
Who's responsible? Major retailers keep selling products loaded with toxic chemicals & plastics.
Tell the retailers in our Toxic Hall of Shame, including @SallyBeauty, Trader Joe's & @McDonalds, to restrict harmful chemicals & plastics NOW. #MindTheStore
