Conventional GORE-TEX coatings found on outdoor clothing contain persistent chemicals that are seeping into various aspects of our lives – from our bloodstream and mother’s milk to water sources, soil, skies, and wildlife. Reduce your exposure to PFAS toxins by swapping out your old raincoat treated with DWR/GORE-TEX for one featuring high-performance PFAS-free waterproof coatings. 

Seek out eco-friendly waterproof options in product descriptions. Explore my Ditch & Switch blog article for a compilation of predominantly European brands offering top-notch 100% PFAS-free apparel.

Sidekick tip: Once you’re ready to retire your PFAS-laden rain jacket, give it a grand farewell by sealing it in a regular plastic bag before sending it off. This way, you’ll ensure it doesn’t unleash its villainous powers on unsuspecting birds of prey or pollute the groundwater in the landfill—it’s a parting gesture fit for a supervillain’s defeat!

Tanea Stephens
Tanea Stephens

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