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“Many reusable menstrual products that have gained increasing popularity among teens are packed with toxic ‘forever chemicals,’ a new study has found.
Among the biggest repeat offenders are washable pads and underwear, according to the study, published on Tuesday in Environmental Science & Technology Letters. And as more consumers opt for multi-use products over their disposable counterparts, the study authors expressed cause for concern.
‘Since reusable products are on the rise due to their increased sustainability compared to single-use products, it’s important to ensure that these products are safe,’ co-author Marta Venier, an associated professor at Indiana University, said in a statement.” …