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    Petition to Eric Artz

    REI: These chemicals polluted my drinking water. Stop using them in your products.

    No one’s drinking water should be polluted for a rain jacket. But REI and other outdoor companies are using PFAS “forever chemicals” in their water-resistant gear. My name is Mia Adcock, and I’m a college student from the Wilmington, NC, area. In 2017, my community learned that toxic chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) had polluted the source of our drinking water, the Cape Fear River.  The pollution was linked to a chemical company that had been discharging chemicals into our river for nearly 40 years—which shockingly continues today. The corporation, Chemours, is making these chemicals so that they can be used to waterproof and stainproof everyday products—from rain jackets to tablecloths to comforters. People are buying these products every day. That’s why we need to take action right now. Growing up, my family was active and healthy. We rarely ate junk food and almost always ate organic food in our home. So, you can imagine the frustration and outrage we felt when we found out that we had been drinking contaminated water. Studies have shown that exposure to these chemicals, even at very low levels, is linked to thyroid problems, fertility issues, asthma, and more. What’s more concerning is that these chemicals tend to linger and stay in our bodies. Because they are not known to break down, scientists call them “forever chemicals.” I don’t want to support any business that uses these chemicals. But it turns out, as a frequent backpacker, I’ve been doing just that. I recently learned that the outdoor gear industry uses PFAS to waterproof many of its products. So I’ve been unknowingly supporting the company that poisoned our drinking water. Before every backpacking trip, I head to REI to stock up on everything I need to stay safe and comfortable on the trail. Now, I’m in a conundrum. A new study found PFAS in clothing items purchased from REI, including REI brand products. Overall, nearly 75%of the products labeled stain- or water-resistant contained these chemicals. This has to stop. We need leaders in corporate America to take a stand for future generations. And REI is just the type of company to do that. We know that alternatives are available, but so far REI has failed to take action.  That’s why I need your help – the only way companies like REI will act is we get enough people involved and raise our voices.  Will you join me in calling on REI to lead the outdoor industry away from using these dangerous chemicals?  It’s time for REI to help end the toxic trail of PFAS pollution.  If enough of us call on the company to do the right thing, we can get them to listen!

    Mia Adcock and Toxic-Free Future
    United States
    46,879
    Supporters
    • Mia Adcock and Toxic-Free Future United States
    • 46,879 supporters
    • Created Feb 22, 2022
    Petition to Boris Johnson

    Boris Johnson facilitate small legal wedding ceremonies with few witnesses as promised

    … social distancing and only a handful of witnesses.  Once Italy eased its lockdown it started allowing…

    Damilola Olaolorun
    United Kingdom
    1,999
    Supporters
    • Damilola Olaolorun United Kingdom
    • 1,999 supporters
    • Created Jun 12, 2020
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    Petition to Makoto Shinkai, PVR , Toho Distribution

    Weathering With You (Tenki no Ko) screening in India

    ….  There is a handful of community in India that enjoy watching anime films and shows and with that…

    Divishth Pancholi
    India
    56,235
    Supporters
    • Divishth Pancholi India
    • 56,235 supporters
    • Created Feb 15, 2019
    Petition to The Hon. Michael McCormack MP, Malcolm Turnbull

    Facebook Needs To Be Accountable To Australian Consumer Laws

    … a handful of actual engagements with potential customers results. If Facebook offers 7000-18500…

    Maximum Felix Media
    60,363
    Supporters
    • Maximum Felix Media
    • 60,363 supporters
    • Created Nov 11, 2017
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    Petition to U.S. House of Representatives

    Urge Congress to Support Common Sense Rape Survivor Rights

    …, leaving survivors to pay their own way towards justice.A handful of states don’t even notify the…

    Amanda Nguyen
    Washington, DC, United States
    129,188
    Supporters
    • Amanda Nguyen Washington, DC, United States
    • 129,188 supporters
    • Created Jan 5, 2016
    Petition to King's College London, King’s College London

    Make King's College London Accessible

    … difference between us? I use a wheelchair. I can also only access a handful of practise rooms…

    Naomi S
    London, ENG, United Kingdom
    51,185
    Supporters
    • Naomi S London, ENG, United Kingdom
    • 51,185 supporters
    • Created Oct 11, 2021
    Petition to Asotin County Board of Health

    Let Me Reopen My Little Free Pantry!

    … yet, a handful of county health boards—including my own, the Asotin County Board of Health—the seem…

    Kathy Hay with the Institute for Justice
    51,718
    Supporters
    • Kathy Hay with the Institute for Justice
    • 51,718 supporters
    • Created Jun 17, 2020
    Petition to Mark Herring, Jim Husband, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries

    Send Asha the African Elephant to Sanctuary

    … cited for failing to provide adequate veterinary care across the board. These are just a handful of…

    Voices for Asha
    229,805
    Supporters
    • Voices for Asha
    • 229,805 supporters
    • Created Jun 3, 2018
    Petition to Central Board of Secondary Education

    Cancel CBSE maths re-examination

    … for class X CBSE students. We think that everyone should not be penalized for a handful of students…

    Sai Ganesh
    India
    39,771
    Supporters
    • Sai Ganesh India
    • 39,771 supporters
    • Created Mar 28, 2018
    Petition to Bupa

    Stop travel insurance companies discriminating against mental health conditions

    … make a change. Only a handful of companies provide cover in the UK but the premiums people have to…

    Elizabeth Wat
    London, ENG, United Kingdom
    65,816
    Supporters
    • Elizabeth Wat London, ENG, United Kingdom
    • 65,816 supporters
    • Created Sep 24, 2017
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