Nontoxic without the Nonsense: PFAS aka Forever Chemicals

They say nothing lasts forever…

But “they” didn’t know about forever chemicals…

So what are these forever chemicals anyways?

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS for short, are man-made chemicals that have been around since the 1940s. They get their nickname- forever chemicals- because they don’t break down and build up over time. Unfortunately, we have also known for many years that they have serious implications in our health and well-being.

Where can PFAS be found?

They are used in many different industries and have been found in:

• Food packaged in PFAS-containing materials, processed with equipment that used PFAS, or grown in PFAS-contaminated soil or water.
• Commercial household products, including stain- and water-repellent fabrics, nonstick products (e.g., Teflon), polishes, waxes, paints, cleaning products, and fire-fighting foams. These are also a major source of groundwater contamination at airports and military bases where firefighting training occurs.
• Workplace, including production facilities or industries (e.g., chrome plating, electronics manufacturing or oil recovery) that use PFAS.