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.
🎉 Big win for public health: Washington is now the first state to ban all toxic #bisphenols in receipt paper, protecting workers, shoppers & families from everyday chemical exposure.
Read our @ToxFreeFuture release:
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🧾 New #MindTheStore findings show retailers are stepping up: 18 major chains—from @cvspharmacy to TJX—have eliminated toxic bisphenols from receipts nationwide.
A big win for shoppers & retail workers that shows we're driving real market change.
https://toxicfreefuture.org/blog/weve-got-receipts-retailers-leave-toxic-bisphenols-behind-in-the-new-year/
🏆 Washington just became the 1st state to ban all bisphenols in receipt & thermal paper—protecting workers and shoppers from hidden chemical exposure.
Proof that we don’t have to accept toxic chemicals as the cost of doing business.
