Tell the RI Senate to get toxic PFAS out of our food packaging! 

I am a constituent, and I would like you to support S2044 to protect Rhode Island families from toxic PFAS in packaging. As you know, this bill recently passed the House, and now the Senate must act.

PFAS have been linked to cancers, birth defects, and other adverse health impacts, but they are still used in some food packaging. Because PFAS take a very long time to break down, they often make their way into drinking water supplies. In Rhode Island, water systems in 14 cities and towns have tested positive for PFAS at levels that neighboring states have already declared unsafe.

The good news is there are already plenty of safer alternatives in use. I am urging you to support The Toxic Packaging Reduction Act (H7438/S2044) which would ban PFAS and heavy metals in packaging including food packaging. With the federal government slow to take action on PFAS, states need to take a stand to protect their most vulnerable populations. Please let me know if you support S2044 and what you will do to make sure it passes!

Thank you.