FOREVER CHEMICALS: The Path Ahead - Remediation and Clean Up
Throughout this ten-part series, scientists, lawyers, advocates, and product producers all weighed in on our worldwide PFAS problem. While, yes, we have come a long way in understanding the scope of the issue and began moving away from PFAS, at least in the outdoor industry, many questions still remain. One of the primary questions is, what should we do with all the old PFAS already in the environment? Guests featured in this episode: - Scott Wilson, Regenesis - Philippe Grandjean, Environmental Epidemiologist - Matthew Eshed, Research Fellow - Stefan Posner, Polymer and Textile Chemist - Kevin Myette, Bluesign - Greg Breitmaier, Mystery Ranch - Alex Lauver, Outdoor Research - Regina Goller, Jack Wolfskin - Ammi Borenstein, Snaplinc Consulting - Mike Schade, Toxic Free Future If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts visit Toxicfreefuture.org Foodandwaterwatch.org Or Pfascentral.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalist Fund the Forever Chemicals 10-Part Podcast: https://gofund.me/77aac225 ----------------------- Snaplinc Consulting provided expert fact checking and guidance for the creation of this podcast. Snaplinc Consulting provides corporate sustainability strategies and ESG support across a broad range of industries including apparel, footwear, home furnishings, software, cosmetics, professional services and more. Head to snaplincconsulting.com to learn more and contact the experts to guide you through complex topics like CSRD, PFAS, greenhouse gas assessments, SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis, B Corp and many more compliance and certification frameworks. ----------------------- Episode Resources Safer States: https://www.saferstates.org/priorities/pfas/ EPA Drinking Water Standards: https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas CERCLA: https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-04/pfas-enforcement-discretion-settlement-policy-cercla.pdf
1 Maj 202435min
131. Navigating Postpartum Motherhood with the Help of Nature with Madelaine Anderson
In episode 131, we dive even deeper into how becoming a mother can influence the importance of nature in our lives. More specifically, my guest, Madelaine Anderson, shares her journey of navigating postpartum depression and anxiety during a global pandemic and how nature helped her discover joy and healing through difficult seasons. As the co-founder and creative director of Talus Films and the co-host of The Wild We Share podcast, Madelaine is deeply passionate about sharing and protecting the beauty of the outdoors for everyone. Living in Fort Collins, CO, with her family and black lab, she’s traveled extensively to national parks worldwide, seeking adventure and solace in nature. Her journey through postpartum anxiety and depression, alongside her role as a mama to Cora, has further deepened her connection with the outdoors, highlighting its healing and unifying power. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalist ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book GOFUNDME: Fund the Forever Chemicals 10-Part Podcast LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976 --------------- Madelaine Anderson Talus Films: https://www.talusfilms.com/about The Wild We Share Podcast: https://www.thewildweshare.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelaine-anderson/
29 Apr 202443min
FOREVER CHEMICALS: PFAS as a Cautionary Tale
Throughout this series, we’ve learned not only about how harmful PFAS is as a class of chemicals but also what the outdoor industry is doing to address the issue. While we may have started too late, we are on the right track now, but the work is far from over. Guests featured in this episode: - Alex Lauver, Outdoor Research - James Pollock, Marten Law LLP - Mike Schade, Toxic Free Future - Ammi Borenstein, Snaplinc Consulting - Eva Karlsson, Houdini Sportswear - Regina Goller, Jack Wolfskin - Donna Bruns, Fjallraven - Martin Axelhed, Fjallraven - Kevin Myette, Bluesign - Gabriella Whittaker, PolyCore Solutions - Kirsten Blackburn, Keen Footwear If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts visit Toxicfreefuture.org Foodandwaterwatch.org Or Pfascentral.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalist Fund the Forever Chemicals 10-Part Podcast: https://gofund.me/77aac225 ----------------------- Snaplinc Consulting provided expert fact checking and guidance for the creation of this podcast. Snaplinc Consulting provides corporate sustainability strategies and ESG support across a broad range of industries including apparel, footwear, home furnishings, software, cosmetics, professional services and more. Head to snaplincconsulting.com to learn more and contact the experts to guide you through complex topics like CSRD, PFAS, greenhouse gas assessments, SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis, B Corp and many more compliance and certification frameworks. ----------------------- Sources Toxic Free Future. PFAS in Stain & Water-Resistant Products Study: Toxic Convenience. Retrieved from https://toxicfreefuture.org/research/pfas-in-stain-water-resistant-products-study/toxic-convenience/#:~:text=Our%20testing%20found%20not%20just,water%20resistance%20are%20in%20use Resources Mentioned https://greenthemetech.com/ https://www.chemforward.org/
24 Apr 202430min
130. Harvesting Nature: Culinary Conservation and Ethical Hunting with Justin Townsend
In episode 130 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we introduce the idea of Culinary Conservation. Forewarning: if you haven’t eaten or are hungry now, you’ll be starving by the end of this episode. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Justin Townsend to explore the wonders of culinary conservation and discuss his view of ethical hunting and foraging practices. Justin, a tribal member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, is an avid hunter, angler, writer, and former restaurant chef whose passion for the outdoors led him to create Harvesting Nature in 2011. He travels North America with his family and is fortunate to hunt, fish, and cook, all while sharing his experiences with others through recipes, film, podcasts, and the written word. Justin also proudly serves in the United States Coast Guard. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalist ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book GOFUNDME: Fund the Forever Chemicals 10-Part Podcast LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976 --------------- Harvesting Nature Website: https://harvestingnature.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harvestingnature Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvestingnature/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmKaO-7z13cZA2-3ofcG0w --------------- Related Episodes 21. Are We Loving the Land to Death? with Tom Sadler 25. What is Lead Free Fishing? with John King 46. Hunters and Vegans Have More in Common Than You Think with Ben Paige 92. Making Hunting and Fishing More Accessible with Erin Crider
22 Apr 202424min
FOREVER CHEMICALS: Are PFAS-Free Products Possible?
It seems that many brands are moving in the right direction in terms of phasing PFAS out of their products, but one of the many aspects complicating this process is the potential for contamination. In this episode, we hear directly from leading outdoor industry brands like Keen, Outdoor Research, Fjallraven, and Houdini Sportswear alongside scientists and environmental epidemiologists about how and why PFAS spreads and contaminates products so easily. Guests featured in this episode: - Stefan Posner, textile and polymer chemist - Alex Lauver, Outdoor Research - Kirsten Blackburn, Keen Footwear - Ammi Borenstein, Snaplinc Consulting - Kevin Myette, Bluesign - Eva Karlsson, Houdini Sportswear - Mike Schade, Toxic Free Future - James Pollock, Marten Law LLP - Arlene Blum, Green Science Policy Institute - Philippe Grandjean, environmental epidemiologist - Donna Bruns, Fjallraven - Martin Axelhed, Fjallraven If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts visit Toxicfreefuture.org Foodandwaterwatch.org Or Pfascentral.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalist Fund the Forever Chemicals 10-Part Podcast: https://gofund.me/77aac225 ----------------------- Snaplinc Consulting provided expert fact checking and guidance for the creation of this podcast. Snaplinc Consulting provides corporate sustainability strategies and ESG support across a broad range of industries including apparel, footwear, home furnishings, software, cosmetics, professional services and more. Head to snaplincconsulting.com to learn more and contact the experts to guide you through complex topics like CSRD, PFAS, greenhouse gas assessments, SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis, B Corp and many more compliance and certification frameworks. ----------------------- Sources Outdoor Footwear: The PFAS Challenge. Retrieved from: https://www.keenfootwear.com/blogs/keen-blog/outdoor-footwear-pfas-challenge SixClasses. Retrieved from: https://www.sixclasses.org/
17 Apr 202433min
129. Are Compostable Plastics Greenwashing? with Brandon Leeds
In episode 129 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we return to a highly requested topic area on the show: product packaging. By now, we all know that plastic is a problem, but what are the alternatives? And how can we as consumers really know if other single-use packaging options are as green as they say they are? Well, we answer those questions and many more with the founder of SOFi Products, Brandon Leeds. SOFi Products is an innovative manufacturer of sustainable paper products. They are known for their world's best paper straws that do not get soggy and more recently SOFi has launched a paper cup with a built-in lid. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalist ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/77aac225 LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976 --------------- SOFi Products Website: https://www.sofiproducts.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofipaper/ --------------- Related Episodes 9. Eliminating Single-Use Plastics in the Outdoor Industry with Steven Reinhold 11. Greenwashing in the Outdoor Industry with Steven Sashen 22. How to do a Waste Audit with Zöe Serrano 58. The Truth About Recycled Apparel with Bill Johnston 63. An Inside Look Into Changing Product Packaging Design with Shannon O'Grady 69. What is Greenwashing? (and How to Identify It) 89. A BioBased Backpacking Food Packaging That Actually Works with Eric Boxer 111. Phasing Out PFAS in Outdoor Equipment with Fjallraven
15 Apr 202418min
FOREVER CHEMICALS: Phasing Out PFAS in US Apparel
As we learned in earlier episodes, phase-out and regulatory efforts for PFAS were not swift, and they certainly are not complete. However, because of the recent regulatory changes on consumer goods, specifically in California, many US-based outdoor brands and chemical companies have finally committed to removing PFAS from their products. Guests featured in this episode: - Greg Brietmier, Mystery Ranch - Mike Schade, Toxic Free Future - Ammi Borenstein, Snaplinc Consulting - Alex Lauver, Outdoor Research - Kevin Myette, Bluesign - Theresa Mckenney, Nemo Equipment - Kirsten Blackburn, Keen Footwear - Matthew Eshed, Research Fellow If you want to learn more about what PFAS are, where they are found, the proven health effects, how you can limit your exposure, up to date news on PFAS, and how to get involved in PFAS regulatory efforts visit Toxicfreefuture.org Foodandwaterwatch.org Or Pfascentral.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/ WEBSITE: https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalist Fund the Forever Chemicals 10-Part Podcast: https://gofund.me/77aac225 ----------------------- Snaplinc Consulting provided expert fact checking and guidance for the creation of this podcast. Snaplinc Consulting provides corporate sustainability strategies and ESG support across a broad range of industries including apparel, footwear, home furnishings, software, cosmetics, professional services and more. Head to snaplincconsulting.com to learn more and contact the experts to guide you through complex topics like CSRD, PFAS, greenhouse gas assessments, SBTi, CDP, EcoVadis, B Corp and many more compliance and certification frameworks. ------------------------- Sources "Balancing Fabric Performance and Sustainability" by Black-Footed Ferret Productions, Outdoor Minimalist, [July 24, 2023], https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/96-balancing-fabric-performance-and-sustainability/id1586174667?i=1000622162915 Bergen, Sujatha. "Columbia Sportswear Eliminate PFAS Campaign Launched Today," NRDC, available at: https://www.nrdc.org/bio/sujatha-bergen/columbia-sportswear-eliminate-pfas-campaign-launched-today Bergen, Sujatha. "North Face and Timberland Recognize PFAS Threat in Apparel," NRDC, available at: https://www.nrdc.org/bio/sujatha-bergen/north-face-and-timberland-recognize-pfas-threat-apparel Patagonia. "Say Goodbye to Forever Chemicals," Patagonia, available at: https://www.patagonia.com/stories/say-goodbye-to-forever-chemicals/story-133800.html
10 Apr 202435min
