A Toxic Free Future with Mind the Store Director Mike Schade

<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeschade/">Mike Schade</a> leads <a href="https://toxicfreefuture.org/">Toxic-Free Future’s</a> Mind the Store program, which challenges retailers to shift the marketplace away from hazardous chemicals and develop comprehensive safer chemicals policies. Learn how <a href="https://toxicfreefuture.org/blog/a-new-years-resolution-for-rei-ban-toxic-pfas/">Mind the Store’s influence convinced REI</a>, one the nation’s largest outdoor apparel companies, to commit to stop selling PFAS containing consumer products in their stores 2024. We also talk about what goes into developing their <a href="https://retailerreportcard.com/">Annual Retailer Report Card</a> which grades America’s largest retailers on their management of toxic chemicals based on thirteen criteria, and more.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks to our Sponsors: <a href="https://www.cascade-env.com/">Cascade Environmental</a>, <a href="https://cse-net.org/">The Center for Sustainability and Excellence</a>, and <a href="https://www.pacelabs.com/">Pace Analytical</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>#sustainability #climatechange #foreverchemicals #pfas #mindthestore #greenchemistry #sustainablebusiness #toxicfreefuture</p>