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Stop Burning Trash, and Taxpayer Dollars, With This Simple Policy Idea

May 4, 2026 | By Amber Schmidt

The Connecticut trash crisis is not going away. We need creative solutions. Before we ask residents to fund the construction of more polluting trash-burning facilities, let’s try something proven to work - Save As You Throw programs.

Dear REI: Hiking & PFAS Chemicals Don't Belong Together

May 13, 2022 | By Andy Bauer

Hi REI, I just gotta say, I've been shopping at REI for about six years, I love your equipment and the folks who work at your stores are extremely helpful. I'm writing about PFAS chemicals used in outdoor gear. This stuff is... well, to call it crap would be polite. And the ironic thing is I've used

REI Members to REI: Take Leadership on PFAS!

April 27, 2022 | By Maxine Lipeles

REI has tarnished its reputation as a company committed to sustainability by continuing to sell clothing, including for children, that contains PFAS. As an REI member, I am disheartened to see that not only do many REI products contain PFAS, but REI is failing to make meaningful progress to phase