Our name's are Allie and Amelia and we are trying to ban PFAS in food packaging across B.C. PFAS is a group of toxic chemicals used in all sorts of waterproof, grease resistant, or any liquid or stain proof things. They are also found in all sorts of food packaging, including fast food packaging. The chemicals leach into our food and don't break down in our bodies. These chemicals are linked to cancer, liver damage, hormone problems, and immune issues. They are very harmful to kids and pregnant women, they also pollute our water, soil and wildlife all over the world. Some places have started banning PFAS in food packaging, but many still allow it. Safer, non-toxic alternatives exist - so why risk it? We are trying to ban PFAS in food packaging across B.C, if you agree sign here! 

More about us: We are grade 6 students, who are trying to make a difference in the health of people and the environment! PFAS is causing irreversible harm and we can't wait to take action. We were inspired by a website called Mamavation, and by Allie's mom (A former environmental health officer). Allie hopes to one day become an environmental lawyer, so that she can have a bigger impact on the world. 

More about PFAS: PFAS can be found everywhere. It is used in fast food packaging, non-stick cookware, clothing, menstrual products, paper straws, plastic packaging, makeup, etc. PFAS is found in sewage. Biosolids from sewage are used as fertilizer on agricultural land and gardens (mulch and compost). This has caused a build up of PFAS in our farmland. Nearly 70 million acres of farmland in the U.S is contaminated. Much of this land is no longer useable for farming. Drinking water sources are also being irreversibly contaminated. Canada is not testing as much as the U.S, so we don't yet know how bad the problem is here. But it is likely the same. We can't wait until it is to late. Removing it from food packaging is the first of many steps that we need to take.