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“Skillets that refuse to let your scrambled eggs stick! Leggings that wick away your pilates sweat! Couch fabric that puts up a fight against your puppy’s muddy paws!
These are just a few of the joys of modern living thanks to PFAS, aka per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a manmade class of chemicals that companies have been using in products for decades to make our lives easier.
The compounds, which are also known as ‘forever chemicals’ because they break down so slowly, can be found in everything from cookware to carpets to food packaging. They resist stains, oil, grease and water, making them a dream come true for consumers who want to spend less time cleaning or caring for their purchases.
However, even small amounts of PFAS can be toxic, and larger levels have been linked with an array of negative health effects, including cancer, liver and kidney disease, and birth defects. And they’re everywhere. The Environmental Protection Agency notes, ‘Because of their widespread use and their persistence in the environment, many PFAS are found in the blood of people and animals all over the world and are present at low levels in a variety of food products and in the environment.’ In fact, one recent study found that more than 200 million Americans may have PFAS in their drinking water.”…