OIA launches clean chemistry network for its membership
US-based industry body the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has unveiled its all-new Clean Chemistry and Materials Coalition (CCMC).
Targeted at OIA members, CCMC is described as “a comprehensive programme, working group and consulting service”, designed to support the formation of viable business strategies and “scalable action plans” for phasing out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other harmful chemicals from partner brands’ product lines.
It is also intended to serve as an education and advocacy platform for the OIA network.
The association has planned a CCMC information session titled ‘Forever chemicals: evolving approaches to sustainability in the outdoor industry’, which will run during the Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City on June 20, at 9.30 am local time. Those unable to attend in person are invited to pre-register for a dedicated webinar, due to take place on July 13, here.
