Tell Columbia Sportswear: Ban Toxic PFAS in Outdoor Gear and Clothing
Columbia Sportswear
Camping season is fast approaching. Many of us are gearing up for summer camping trips, hikes through the woods, and enjoying days at the local swimming spot. But what many outdoor enthusiasts don't realize is that there are toxic substances lurking in a lot of the gear we use to enjoy the great outdoors.
In fact, this class of dangerous chemicals, known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, is found in everything from hiking boots and rain jackets to tents and climbing ropes -- and too many companies aren't acting quickly enough to protect their customers.
The lifecycle of a product like a waterproof jacket exposes people to harmful "forever chemicals" at every turn, and Columbia Sportswear has the opportunity to be a leader in the movement away from PFAS.
Join us in calling on Columbia Sportswear to commit to phasing out the use of all PFAS in its supply chain and products by 2024.
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Camping season is fast approaching and many Americans are gearing up for a summer of camping trips, hikes through the woods, and days at the local swimming spot with Columbia Sportswear clothing and gear. Rather than enabling Americans to enjoy the outdoors, this gear is harming their health by exposing them to toxic PFAS chemicals linked to liver damage, birth defects and cancer.
Outdoor gear should encourage people to spend more time in the places they love doing the things that make them happy. It shouldn't dissuade them from enjoying time in nature. While some outdoor gear companies have recognized the threat of all PFAS and are working to phase them out, Columbia Sportswear has yet to take this step.
Columbia Sportswear has a chance to lead a movement to fully phase out all PFAS from its products. It's time that Columbia Sportswear commits to phasing out all PFAS in its supply chain and products by 2024 for the health of its customers.