Can We Protect the Environment Without Killing Innovation?

Host Kristina Hebert sits down with Jeff Wasil to discuss how EPA regulation of styrene under TSCA could impact recreational boatbuilding and why real-world manufacturing controls matter in chemical risk assessments. They also examine the challenges of evolving PFAS regulations, including state reporting requirements that create compliance burdens for marine manufacturers and their supply chains. Jeff explains why replacing PFAS-containing materials is often more complex than it seems and how policymakers can better balance environmental goals with manufacturing realities. The episode concludes with a discussion on practical decarbonization strategies, from alternative fuels to emerging propulsion technologies, and what they mean for the future of boating.Wards Marine Electrichttps://www.wardsmarine.com/Wards Way YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@WardsWay75