Episode Details

Toxic chemicals are found in products we use daily, and they threaten our health every single day. What can we do to keep ourselves safe from these invisible enemies, and who must we hold accountable? Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Vineet Dubey, a co-founding partner of Custodio, who shares his experiences with legal battles against manufacturers who continue to use toxic chemicals and put all of us at risk. Vineet discusses how environmental litigation puts legal pressure on big corporations, as well as the urgent need for federal action against the use of toxic chemicals. He also shares simple but effective ways to reduce your toxic exposure, as well as practical tips for becoming responsible consumers.

About Guest: Vineet Dubey is a co-founding partner of Custodio Dubey, LLP. Vineet has dedicated his career to cleaning up the environment to ensure the safety of our planet for future generations. Vineet is a fierce advocate who consistently takes on the largest corporations and their corporate defense counsel. Vineet is an environmental litigator who sues companies that are endangering the health and well-being of California citizens by selling products containing toxic chemicals. Because of Vineet’s advocacy, thousands of products tainted with Lead, Cadmium, Phthalates, and other cancer-causing chemicals, have been taken off the shelves and cleaned up.

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Addressing America’s PFAS Crisis With Rachel Frazin: https://caremorebebetter.com/addressing-americas-pfas-crisis-with-rachel-frazin/

Show Notes:
02:40 - Why Everyday Products Are Riddled With Toxic Chemicals
09:52 - Fighting Toxic Chemicals Through Litigation And Beyond
17:17 - Dealing With Toxic Chemicals In Our Drinking Water
22:53 - Exposing Yourself To Toxic Chemicals Through Dermal Absorption
26:32 - Getting Rid Of Toxic Food Additives
30:15 - The Urgent Need For A Federal Response
35:42 - Harnessing Your Consumer Power To Build A Safer Marketplace
40:36 - Hopeful Movements Against Toxic Chemicals
51:22 - Small Daily Changes Can Lead To A Huge Change
53:55 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words

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