REI leadership addressed PFAS problem in annual member meeting but ignored nationwide pressure to end the use of toxic PFAS
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REI members speak out: it’s time for toxic PFAS to take a hike!
In recent weeks, scores of REI members have spoken out on the co-op’s message board, demanding the company respond to questions regarding whether it will phase out and ban toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in the products it sells at its upcoming member meeting.
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.