WHAT: Virtual Press/Informational Briefing (via Zoom) about a peer-reviewed paper published today, September 21 in ES&T finding PFAS in school uniforms & California legislation banning PFAS in textiles.
SPEAKERS:
- California Assemblymember Phil Ting, lead author of AB 1817 to stop the use of PFAS in textiles
- Robert Bilott (Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP) whose story is told in the movie Dark Waters
- Dr. Marta Venier (Professor, Indiana University) senior author of study
- Dr. Arlene Blum (Green Science Policy Institute) on reducing chemical harm
- Nancy Buermeyer (Breast Cancer Prevention Partners) on AB 1817
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 21, 2022, 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET
RSVP: Press, apparel or textile manufacturers & retailers, school administrators, and others interested in attending should fill out this form to receive the event's Zoom information immediately.