# FLUOROWAX TAKE-BACK PROGRAM

## WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?

- Fluorinated Wax contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are known as "forever chemicals". These chemicals have 0% biodegradability and once they are in the environment, they will stay there forever. PFAS are toxic to the environment and are proven to be carcinogenic to animals and people.

- Fluorinated wax applied to skis or snowboards ends up directly in the environment and local watersheds.

- MountainFLOW wants to be part of the solution and is providing an opportunity to collect fluorinated wax currently in circulation for safe storage and disposal.

**DO YOU HAVE FLUORINATED WAX THAT YOU WANT TO DISPOSE OF SAFELY?**

Simply mail it to us and we'll take care of the rest!

**mountainFLOW**  
**201 Main St. Suite 303**  
**Carbondale, CO 81623**

**RESOURCES:**

**-** [Ski wax use contributes to environmental contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0045653520322736?via%3Dihub) **SCIENCE DIRECT**  
- [Ski Wax Chemicals Can Build Up in Blood](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ski-wax-chemicals-buildup-blood/) **SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN**  
- [Nordic Skiing Has an Addiction to Toxic Wax](https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/snow-sports/nordic-skiing-fluorinated-wax-swix/) **OUTSIDE MAGAZINE**

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