REI has long been known for being a popular retail and outdoor recreation services business that stands by its top-quality gear, stewardship of the outdoors, and sustainability of its business. That’s exactly why we believe REI should lead the outdoor apparel industry in a bold transition away from the entire class of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals.”
The Environmental Protection Agency announces limited PFAS roadmap
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its roadmap on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a class of toxic chemicals known to cause harm to people and the environment.
FAA must end the use of polluting PFAS firefighting foam
Instead of continued delay and further contamination, the FAA should act now to follow the direction given by Congress and allow civilian airports to use fluorine-free foam, using an international standard that is in use at airports around the world.