Cora Young is an atmospheric and analytical environmental chemist from York University in Toronto. Chemical and News Engineering Magazine has named her to the Talented 12 list, which recognizes up-and-coming chemistry researchers and innovators who are tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues.
Cora went to the Arctic on a scientific research trip to take samples and found forever chemicals PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) in the Arctic.
CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) as an aerosol propellant were banned when we discovered they were breaking apart our planet’s ozone layer, but they were replaced with other forever chemicals that can cause problems as well. These chemicals keep getting replaced again and again as we discover the damages they are causing.
Cora and Laura discuss ways to reduce using these forever chemicals in everyday items around our home.
24. Food Sharing
23. What's In Plastic?
22. Nu Grocery
21. Zero Waste Periods
20. Jo Kaminska Foundation
19. Plastics & Politics with Catherine McKenna
18. Restaurants & Tech
17. BPA In Our Diets
16. Zero Waste Flowers
15. Environmental Defence With Tim Gray
14. Sea of Life: Julia Barnes
13. Natural dyes: Sustain Clothing
12. What Is TerraCycle?
11. The Zero Footprint Baby
10. Outgoing Compost
9. Recycling With Quinte Waste Solutions
8. Closed-Loop Rain Gear: Faire Child
7. Cooking: Waste Less With MmmChef
6. Removing Clothing From Landfill
5. Hiking And Camping Zero Waste
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