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4. The Rise and Limitations of PFAS Regulations

4. The Rise and Limitations of PFAS Regulations

FromForever Chemicals


4. The Rise and Limitations of PFAS Regulations

FromForever Chemicals

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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Mar 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Regulatory efforts across the globe have been pushing for removing certain types of PFAS in specific product categories. Still, there are many limitations, and regulators often receive pushback from chemical companies.
In episode four of the Forever Chemicals ten-part podcast series, we break down the increase of PFAS regulation in the US and the EU, along with the limitations we face in the pursuit of cleaner chemistry.
Guests featured in this episode:
- James Pollock,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Marten Law LLP⁠⁠⁠
- Arlene Blum,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Green Science Policy Institute ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Kevin Myette, Bluesign
- Kyla Bennett, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility
- Natalie Balbuena, Food and Water Watch
- Mike Schade,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Toxic Free Future⁠⁠⁠⁠
- Stefan Posner,⁠ ⁠⁠textile and polymer chemist⁠⁠⁠
- Alex Lauver, ⁠Outdoor Research⁠
- Philippe Grandjean,⁠ ⁠environmental epidemiologist⁠⁠
- Eva Karlsson, Houdini Sportswear
- Scott Wilson, ⁠⁠Regenesis Environmental Remediation⁠⁠
If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts visit 
⁠⁠⁠Toxicfreefuture.org⁠⁠⁠ 
⁠⁠⁠Foodandwaterwatch.org ⁠⁠⁠
Or 
⁠⁠⁠Pfascentral.org ⁠⁠⁠
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Food and Water Watch. (Nov 15, 2023). PFAS: The “Forever Chemicals” Contaminating Our Water [Livable Future LIVE] [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/27k7Tki5xsU?si=WqEA0W9b1E-0iyQ1
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Released:
Mar 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (13)

From the creators of Outdoor Minimalist, a new ten-part series sets out to answer questions like: - What are PFAS? - Why is PFAS dangerous? - And how can we move forward in the outdoor industry without PFAS? Over the course of ten episodes, we’ll investigate the origins, rise, and now phase out of the forever chemicals PFAS. If you’re wondering how we can make a difference in the fight against PFAS pollution and keep our planet and our health on the forefront of producers minds, tune into Forever Chemicals, coming March 2024. Learn More: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/