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REI earns ‘F’ grade in new scorecard on toxic “forever chemicals” commitments by major retailers

Today, NRDC, Fashion FWD, and U.S. PIRG Education Fund released a scorecard ranking PFAS policy commitments from 30 popular retail and apparel brands, giving REI a failing ‘F’ grade for its incomplete commitment that excluded many PFAS.

Filed Under: Mind the Store Tagged With: Mike Schade, Mind the Store Campaign, NRDC, patagonia, Sarah Doll, US PIRG, Erika Schreder, PFAS, REI, outdoor apparel, Pamela Miller, Fashion FWD

60,000+ REI customers tell REI: end the toxic trail of PFAS pollution

Over the last two months, nearly 60,000 REI members and customers have signed petitions and sent emails to REI CEO Eric Artz and the company’s Board of Directors calling for it to “opt out” of PFAS.

Filed Under: Mind the Store Tagged With: patagonia, PFAS, REI, outdoor apparel, Eric Artz

Toxic Couture?

By Lindsay Dahl, Deputy Director Don’t we all like to feel fashionable from time to time? This week thousands have gathered in New York City for Fashion Week, and what a better time to talk about the price we often pay for our fashionable clothes. <<Big groans>> Debbie Downer is at it again! – Don’t […]

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