17: PFAS: The 5,000 Chemicals Threatening our Bodies You've Never Heard of with Mike Schade

Did you know that there are high levels of hazardous chemicals called PFAS  (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in your takeaway food packaging? Before you freak out, what exactly is PFAS and why should you stay away from it? Join me as we understand what these chemicals are with Mike Schade, the Mind the Store Campaign Director for Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families. In this episode, Mike simplified what PFAS is all about and why we should be concerned about it. Mike will also share practical tips you can do to lessen your exposure from dangerous chemicals. Take action in telling big retailers to eliminate toxic chemicals from their products and prioritize consumer health more. Click here to join the campaign! In this Episode, We Discuss: Why takeaway food paper packaging is not a good option What is PFAS? Simple steps you can do to reduce exposure from harmful chemicals Encouraging companies to take action and start removing harmful chemicals in their products The benefit for companies who incorporate PFAS in their products   Get to know Mike: Mike Schade is the Mind the Store Campaign Director for Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families where he coordinates a campaign that challenges the leading retailers in the US to shift the marketplace away from hazardous chemicals to safer alternatives. Connect with Mike Schade: LinkedIn Twitter   Mentioned in this Episode: Unwrapped Conference Mind the Store Safer Chemicals FDA Companies mentioned: 3M Company Kroger Wholefoods Albertson Safeway --- Did you enjoy today's episode? Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get notified immediately when a new episode comes out! If you enjoyed the Mercast, please click here to leave a review and share this episode with a friend! I hope you spend some time in nature today! I'll catch you next time. Subscribe to The Mercast ++ Apple Podcasts ++ Spotify ++ Castbox