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Change Agents with Andy Stumpf
Are Your Clothes Getting You Sick? (with Alden Wicker)
Dec 20, 2023
Journalist Alden Wicker joins Andy Stumpf to discuss the link between clothes, toxic chemicals, and health. They explore the presence of metals and toxic ingredients in clothing, the health risks of flight attendant uniforms, and the impact of chemicals on men and women's health. They also delve into the dangers of scented laundry products and discuss politics, poor air quality in homes, and chemical sensitivity.
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- Clothing dyes can contain harmful metals like arsenic, lead, mercury, and nickel, causing various health issues such as skin rashes and cognitive problems.
- The fashion industry needs more transparency and safer practices, including tracking supply chains and advocating for legislation like the Fashion Act, to improve safety standards and protect consumer health.
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The Problem with Toxic Chemicals in Clothing
This podcast episode highlights the significant issue of toxic chemicals in clothing that can make people sick. The host interviews journalist Alden Wicker, who has extensively researched and written about the fashion industry's use of hazardous chemicals. The episode emphasizes the lack of awareness regarding the potential health impacts of clothing, with the discussion focusing on examples such as flight attendants experiencing severe reactions to their uniforms. Wicker reveals that clothing dyes can contain harmful metals like arsenic, lead, mercury, and nickel, which can cause various health issues ranging from skin rashes and hair loss to fertility and cognitive problems. The episode also sheds light on the complex and insufficient regulations surrounding the fashion industry, highlighting the need for more transparency and safer practices.
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