Millions of people are living with environmental illnesses, and a local conservationist believes the problem is only getting worse.
“I think it’s a growing problem as more and more chemicals our system,” said Deanna Ford, Thunder Bay Environmental Film Network Vice-President Deanna Ford.
“There’s actually over 80,000 chemicals out there and people think they are tested but very few are tested.”
To help raise awareness, the Environmental Film Network will screen Stink, an American produced film that highlights the environmental impact the chemical industry has today.
Stink, is an educational film about a father who stumbles upon a major issue relating to unsafe products being sold in America.
The movie follows the father as he journeys through retailers, laboratories, and corporate boardrooms to uncover the source of a smell coming from his daughter’s new pajamas.
Ford said the big companies are being protected from telling people what’s exactly in their products, which is a huge problem as people are becoming sicker.
Those suffering from these illnesses are often faced with medical issues, financial issues and social issues.
“I think that really anyone that is walking around is susceptible to this,” Ford said.
“You don’t really know how much is too much and so it’s a concern for everyone, children especially, they are vulnerable and their systems are still growing.”
Ford added many people after finding out a lot of products aren’t being tested don’t want their health to be impacted and make an effort to purchase different products.
Stink will be shown at Maple Tops Activity Centre on 24 S. Court St., May 18 at 7:30 p.m.
