Perhaps most surprisingly, PFAS was detected most frequently in those made of plant-based materials, such as paper and bamboo straws. The reason for the plant-based straws to have any chemical ...

Now, researchers have discovered the bears have another unexpected Arctic adaptation: greasy fur. It’s a trait that, ...

This includes the paper wrappers, boxes and other containers ... Nonstick pots and pans are often coated in a material with PFAS. Peaslee said last year that he has switched to ceramic cookware ...

Greaseproof paper packaging is often coated in PFAS. • Look for clothing, especially rain gear, made without PFAS. Most outdoor clothing brands plan to phase out PFAS by the end of 2025.

The regulations also do not apply to manufacturing facilities that use PFAS to create ... wrapped in paper. • Choose uncoated nylon or silk dental floss or one that is coated in natural wax.

Over the past couple of years there has been a growing focus on PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances ... to required Good Manufacturing Practices standards of fully coated stoppers due to the ...

Designtex, a global textile producer, announced the company has become a PFAS-free company, as of Oct. 1, 2024. This step is ...

PFAS have been used to make a host of commercial products including non-stick cookware, stain-resistant carpets and furniture, water-resistant clothing, coated oil resistant paper/cardboard food ...

Some dental floss is coated with substances that make it easier to slide between teeth, notably PFAS, a group of chemicals now linked to many health problems. Others use flavors made with ...