Clean Water Action: PFAS: The Forever Chemicals

"PFAS chemicals are a class of chemicals used to make products grease proof, water-proof, stick-proof, and stain-resistant.  They are added to:

• Food Packaging: pizza boxes, food wrappers, take out containers, microwave popcorn bags, disposable trays, and bakery bags;
• Non-stick pans (Teflon)
• Firefighting foam
• Carpets, rugs, furniture textiles, window treatments, car seats
• Stain-proof and waterproof clothing
• Outdoor gear
• Umbrellas
• Personal care products like dental floss, mascara, foundation, menstrual underwear
• Artificial turf
• Medical equipment and masks
• Building products
• Firefighters’ personal protective equipment,
• And more.

PFAS chemicals have been dubbed “forever chemicals”, because they are extremely persistent, lasting thousands of years.  Every American tested has PFAS in their blood. "

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