PFAS – Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia

Category: PFAS

PFAS Chemicals

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals are used to make materials grease and water-resistant. These chemicals are also harmful to our health and are nicknamed

April 14, 2025 No Comments

MindtheStore

Big Win: REI is Telling PFAS to Take a Hike!

We are happy to report that REI announced they are removing PFAS from their products! REI has now set a deadline of the fall of

March 24, 2023 No Comments

General

REI: Tell PFAS to Take a Hike

Nearly every person has PFAS in their bodies. These chemicals stay in our bodies for years and don’t break down in the environment. Studies have

December 23, 2022 No Comments

breastcancer

Protected: LD and Breast Cancer have More than October in Common

October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that exposure to some toxic chemicals have been linked to both

October 30, 2022 No Comments

Advocacy

McDonald’s – get rid of toxic PFAS

LDA is a proud member of the Mind the Store campaign, which put out this recent report on toxic PFAS in food packaging at fast-food

November 9, 2020 No Comments

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