Exposing the Dangers of PFAS: Health Risks, Environmental Impact, and the Fight for Accountability
Chain Reaction
English - January 31, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBManagement Business supply chain advantage business economics production distribution consumption logistics supply chain strategy sourcing procurement Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Could your raincoat be a health hazard? We're peeling back the layers on the silent infiltrators known as PFAS, the 'forever chemicals' stealthily embedded in our daily essentials. Tune in to this critical discussion where we expose the hidden dangers lurking in everything from your kitchenware to your wardrobe. We address the health risks, diving into the connections between PFAS and diseases, while also exploring the distressing environmental consequences. Unravel the challenges we face in regulating these stubborn chemicals, and learn why it's crucial for both individuals and industries to take action now.
Litigation is on the rise as the true impact of PFAS comes to the forefront of public concern, raising the stakes for manufacturers and water authorities. This episode guides you through the minefield of product liability and the legal battles that are reshaping the responsibility landscape. Listen as we dissect the actions of regulators, like the UK's Drinking Water Inspectorate, and unravel the complexities businesses face in managing PFAS within their supply chains. Get ahead of the curve with our insights on maintaining transparency and adhering to international standards, ensuring your business isn't contributing to the PFAS predicament.
About Tony Hines and the Chain Reaction Podcast – All About Supply Chain Advantage
I have been researching and writing about supply chains for over 25 years. I wrote my first book on supply chain strategies in the early 2000s. The latest edition is published in 2024 available from Routledge, Amazon and all good book stores. Each week we have special episodes on particular topics relating to supply chains. We have a weekly news round up every Saturday at 12 noon. All things impacting global supply chains in that week, so come and join us on the Chain Reaction podcast. I look forward to seeing you there.
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