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Explore "polyfluoroalkyl" with insightful episodes like "PFAS and the dairy farm - What you need to know.", "17: PFAS: The 5,000 Chemicals Threatening our Bodies You've Never Heard of with Mike Schade" and "EARTH911 Podcast, March 4, 2019: Water, water, everywhere!" from podcasts like ""DairyVoice Podcast", "The Mercast | Plastic Free Mermaid talks Change Making" and "Earth911.com's Sustainability In Your Ear"" and more!

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PFAS and the dairy farm - What you need to know.

As if dairy producers don't have enough to deal with, there is a new contaminant that has appeared on several dairy farms across the country. It's called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). PFAS have been manufactured and used worldwide since the 1940s. There is emerging evidence that exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects and it's receiving attention from the public and regulators. Several dairies have already been impacted. In this edition of DairyVoice, host Joel Hastings of DairyBusiness interviews two guests who shed light on this topic.

Leah Ziemba is an attorney with Michael Best in Madison, Wisconsin, with experience helping dairy clients. Matt Schroeder is an environmental engineer with Dragun Corporation in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

DairyVoice Podcast

en-usOctober 03, 2019

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.

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Mentioned in this Episode:

Unwrapped Conference
Mind the Store
Safer Chemicals
FDA
Companies mentioned:
- 3M Company
- Kroger
- Wholefoods
- Albertson
- Safeway

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The Mercast | Plastic Free Mermaid talks Change Making

enAugust 12, 2019

EARTH911 Podcast, March 4, 2019: Water, water, everywhere!

The Earth911 gang sits down to talk about the water we drink, the water we use, and the consequences of extreme water-related weather events. Evelyn Fielding-Lopez and Trey Granger survived the flu and travel challenges that kept the usual group from gathering, and they talk through the growing recognition of lead, carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane, and per- and polyfluoroalkylÂ used in dozens of familiar products in the water supply. California also introduced new legislation to establish a public trust for safe drinking water that could serve as a model for national approaches to preservation of supplies.Â

We also discuss the rising tide of water-related weather impacts due to atmospheric warming that could severely limit fresh water available for human and agricultural use. Did you know that 38.4 percent of the contiguous U.S. was in drought at the beginning of February 2019? Evelyn and Trey dig into the reports from NOAA and other organizations warning of increasing drought. They look at recent news from Northern and Southern California, where weather aberrations are changing local life and economies. We also look at five natural solutions to dry skin and eco-tips for personal hygiene.

The recycling crisis is also on tap with Earthling questions. Trey explains how PET plastic recycling is poised for a recovery, the ability to earn money from recycling, and the disposal of mercury.

Earth911.com's Sustainability In Your Ear

enMarch 04, 2019

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Episodes (3)

PFAS and the dairy farm - What you need to know.

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

EARTH911 Podcast, March 4, 2019: Water, water, everywhere!