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.
Frontline leaders across the country are calling on @HomeDepot to lead industry away from toxic PVC plastic.
Many pictured live w/ the consequences of vinyl production & disposal, from polluted air & water to serious illness linked to chemical exposure.
https://toxicfreefuture.org/blog/groups-call-on-the-home-depot-to-phase-out-pvc-plastics-ahead-of-shareholder-meeting/
Congress must protect #TSCA, our nation’s primary #chemicalsafety law, and prevent the chemical industry from rolling back health protections.
Act now:
Breast milk remains an important and healthy nutrition source for infants when possible, and this study adds evidence that the sources of these chemical exposures require immediate action.
