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15/03/2024 -

Due to their water- and fat-repellent properties, PFAS can be found in many products. Yet these forever chemicals can be highly toxic. In the US, they've been phased out of all fast-food wrappers and packaging. More:


How harmful are forever chemicals?

Due to their water- and fat-repellent properties, PFAS can be found in many products. Yet these forever chemicals can be highly toxic. In the US, they've been phased out of all fast-food wrappers and packaging. More:

14/03/2024 -

Most of the nation’s plastic sandwich baggies contain toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, an analysis suggests, raising questions about the products’ safety in the US. Testing of 11 types of baggies made by major producers showed high levels of a marker of PFAS in nine. More:

PFAS in Plastic Food Containers Fluorinated Plastic Containers PFAS in Food Contact Applications PFAS in Food PFAS in Food Packaging: Loopholes in Regulation

Most US sandwich baggies contain toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’, analysis says

Most of the nation’s plastic sandwich baggies contain toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, an analysis suggests, raising questions about the products’ safety in the US. Testing of 11 types of baggies made by major producers showed high levels of a marker of PFAS in nine. More:

PFAS in Plastic Food Containers Fluorinated Plastic Containers PFAS in Food Contact Applications PFAS in Food PFAS in Food Packaging: Loopholes in Regulation
14/03/2024 -

LONDON, March 14 (Reuters) - At least 3,000 more chemicals are in plastics — from food packaging to toys to medical devices — than previously estimated by environmental agencies, a report found, raising questions over pollution and consumer safety. More:


Chemicals in plastics far more numerous than previous estimates, report says

LONDON, March 14 (Reuters) - At least 3,000 more chemicals are in plastics — from food packaging to toys to medical devices — than previously estimated by environmental agencies, a report found, raising questions over pollution and consumer safety. More:

12/03/2024 -

The food and aquaculture sectors generate a huge amount of fish scale waste from processes such as preparation, canning, filleting, salting, and smoking. Disposal of fish scale waste in landfills may cause serious environmental pollution problems. Therefore, converting fish scale waste into functional materials could help to reduce environmental impact and generate economic benefits. More:


Fish scale waste could remove dye pollution from water

The food and aquaculture sectors generate a huge amount of fish scale waste from processes such as preparation, canning, filleting, salting, and smoking. Disposal of fish scale waste in landfills may cause serious environmental pollution problems. Therefore, converting fish scale waste into functional materials could help to reduce environmental impact and generate economic benefits. More:

11/03/2024 -

Two years ago, he was blindsided when the state of Michigan ordered him to shut down his farm, citing high levels of PFAS — or what are often referred to as toxic “forever chemicals” — in both his beef and soil. Grostic had been using biosolids, a treated byproduct from wastewater plants, to fertilize his crops, which he then fed his cattle. But what he thought was a cost-effective fertilizer, turned out to be laden with PFAS. More:

PFAS in Fertilizers PFAS Impact on Human Health PFAS Management

This farmer's livelihood was ruined by PFAS-contaminated fertilizer that few Midwest states test for

Two years ago, he was blindsided when the state of Michigan ordered him to shut down his farm, citing high levels of PFAS — or what are often referred to as toxic “forever chemicals” — in both his beef and soil. Grostic had been using biosolids, a treated byproduct from wastewater plants, to fertilize his crops, which he then fed his cattle. But what he thought was a cost-effective fertilizer, turned out to be laden with PFAS. More:

PFAS in Fertilizers PFAS Impact on Human Health PFAS Management
07/03/2024 -

Firefighters are regarded as heroes because they often put themselves in harm’s way when responding to emergency calls. They are able to carry out heroic deeds, in large part, because of the safety shield provided by their protective equipment or “turnout” gear. However, a growing body of research suggests that the gear that protects firefighters could also be risking their health. More:

PFAS in Firefighter Gear Toward PFAS Free Gear

A recent study shows increased PFAS risks to firefighters as their protective gear ages

Firefighters are regarded as heroes because they often put themselves in harm’s way when responding to emergency calls. They are able to carry out heroic deeds, in large part, because of the safety shield provided by their protective equipment or “turnout” gear. However, a growing body of research suggests that the gear that protects firefighters could also be risking their health. More:

PFAS in Firefighter Gear Toward PFAS Free Gear
06/03/2024 -

The report says benzene “can form at unacceptably high levels” in both prescription and over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide products, and results from Valisure’s tests showing that some products could form more than 800 times the “conditionally restricted” US Food and Drug Administration concentration limit for benzene. More:

Benzene Benzene Contamination in Drugs Benzene Contamination in Personal Care Products

Cancer-causing chemical can form at ‘unacceptably high levels’ in certain acne products, independent lab claims

The report says benzene “can form at unacceptably high levels” in both prescription and over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide products, and results from Valisure’s tests showing that some products could form more than 800 times the “conditionally restricted” US Food and Drug Administration concentration limit for benzene. More:

Benzene Benzene Contamination in Drugs Benzene Contamination in Personal Care Products
05/03/2024 -

Walking down any aisle in a supermarket, “BPA-free” labels declare food, water bottles, sippy cups, and other products to be clear of bisphenol A (BPA)—a chemical used in plastic and as a liner in food cans. Serious health concerns linked to BPA prompted manufacturers to synthesize dozens of chemical substitutes that are now incorporated into thousands of products. But are they safe? More:

Bisphenol A (BPA) Human Exposure Human Health Effects Impact on Fertility BPA Substitutes

We got rid of BPA in some products—but are the substitutes any safer?

Walking down any aisle in a supermarket, “BPA-free” labels declare food, water bottles, sippy cups, and other products to be clear of bisphenol A (BPA)—a chemical used in plastic and as a liner in food cans. Serious health concerns linked to BPA prompted manufacturers to synthesize dozens of chemical substitutes that are now incorporated into thousands of products. But are they safe? More:

Bisphenol A (BPA) Human Exposure Human Health Effects Impact on Fertility BPA Substitutes
05/03/2024 -

Scientists from the University of Rochester have developed new electrochemical approaches to clean up pollution from "forever chemicals" found in clothing, food packaging, firefighting foams, and a wide array of other products. A new Journal of Catalysis study describes nanocatalysts developed to remediate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS. More:


Harmful 'forever chemicals' removed from water with new electrocatalysis method

Scientists from the University of Rochester have developed new electrochemical approaches to clean up pollution from "forever chemicals" found in clothing, food packaging, firefighting foams, and a wide array of other products. A new Journal of Catalysis study describes nanocatalysts developed to remediate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS. More:

05/03/2024 -

Are you looking for the safest plastic sandwich bags similar to Ziploc without indication of PFAS “forever chemicals?” Mamavation sent several types of plastic sandwich bags to an EPA certified laboratory to find out which ones may be contaminated with PFAS. PFAS “forever chemicals” are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used as stain-resistant, water-resistant, & oil-resistant chemicals in commerce, however they are very toxic, persistent, and detrimental to hormonal health. More:


Plastic Sandwich Bags Like Ziploc Tested for Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals”

Are you looking for the safest plastic sandwich bags similar to Ziploc without indication of PFAS “forever chemicals?” Mamavation sent several types of plastic sandwich bags to an EPA certified laboratory to find out which ones may be contaminated with PFAS. PFAS “forever chemicals” are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used as stain-resistant, water-resistant, & oil-resistant chemicals in commerce, however they are very toxic, persistent, and detrimental to hormonal health. More:

05/03/2024 -

New food packaging products sold in the U.S., such as takeout boxes and fast-food wrappers, will no longer contain harmful "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. More:

Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) PFAS Phase Out in Food Packaging PFAS Body Burden and Impact PFAS Regulatory Considerations

PFAS 'forever chemicals' to officially be removed from food packaging, FDA says

New food packaging products sold in the U.S., such as takeout boxes and fast-food wrappers, will no longer contain harmful "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. More:

Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) PFAS Phase Out in Food Packaging PFAS Body Burden and Impact PFAS Regulatory Considerations
01/03/2024 -

When the simple blue-and-white postcard arrived in January 2023, Sarah Ferris missed it. The mailer, sent by the city of Vancouver, Washington, told 270,000 municipal water users that a group of chemicals called PFAS had been found in city water. Levels were low, the postcard said; the city would soon test again to comply with state law and share more information. More:

PFAS at Home PFAS in Drinking Water The Community's Right to Know

The dangers of PFAS — and of downplaying their ubiquity

When the simple blue-and-white postcard arrived in January 2023, Sarah Ferris missed it. The mailer, sent by the city of Vancouver, Washington, told 270,000 municipal water users that a group of chemicals called PFAS had been found in city water. Levels were low, the postcard said; the city would soon test again to comply with state law and share more information. More:

PFAS at Home PFAS in Drinking Water The Community's Right to Know
01/03/2024 -

Hundreds of chemical facilities around the US must implement new procedures to try to better safeguard communities from accidents that are happening with alarming frequency and jeopardizing human and environmental health, regulators said this week. More:

Chemical Incidents and Accidents Prevention and Safety

EPA moves to limit frequent chemical accidents

Hundreds of chemical facilities around the US must implement new procedures to try to better safeguard communities from accidents that are happening with alarming frequency and jeopardizing human and environmental health, regulators said this week. More:

Chemical Incidents and Accidents Prevention and Safety
01/03/2024 -

Is it time to rethink your cookware? Experts say that nonstick pots and pans—even those that are advertised to be free of the harmful chemicals known as PFAS—may still contain substances with unclear effects on your health. More:

Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) PFAS Uses PFAS in Food PFAS Alternatives

‘Forever chemicals’ are hiding in your kitchen. Here’s where—and what you can do

Is it time to rethink your cookware? Experts say that nonstick pots and pans—even those that are advertised to be free of the harmful chemicals known as PFAS—may still contain substances with unclear effects on your health. More:

Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) PFAS Uses PFAS in Food PFAS Alternatives
29/02/2024 -

The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe report purported to track residues of 31 Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — known as “forever chemicals” because they are impossible to eradicate — in fruit and vegetables in the EU between 2011 and 2021. More:


EU Policy. Fruit and veg increasingly tainted by 'forever-chemicals', NGO warns

The Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Europe report purported to track residues of 31 Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — known as “forever chemicals” because they are impossible to eradicate — in fruit and vegetables in the EU between 2011 and 2021. More:

28/02/2024 -

Fast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration announced. It Is the result of a voluntary effort with U.S. food manufacturers to phase out food contact packaging made with PFAS, the acronym for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which do not degrade and can harm human health. More:


Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA says

Fast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration announced. It is the result of a voluntary effort with U.S. food manufacturers to phase out food contact packaging made with PFAS, the acronym for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which do not degrade and can harm human health. More:

28/02/2024 -

Philip Landrigan, M.D., '63 director of the Program on Global Public Health and the Common Good and the Boston College Global Observatory on Planetary Health, is the lead author of a groundbreaking new report about the far-reaching health hazards of plastics manufacturing and pollution across the entire product life cycle. More:

Chemicals in Plastics Chemicals in Textiles Chemicals in Plastics: Recycling Chemicals in Plastics: Leaching or Migration Chemicals in Plastics: Environmental Impact Chemicals in Plastics: Impact on the Marine Environment Chemicals in Plastics: Impact on Wildlife

Health hazards of plastic: From cradle to grave

Philip Landrigan, M.D., '63 director of the Program on Global Public Health and the Common Good and the Boston College Global Observatory on Planetary Health, is the lead author of a groundbreaking new report about the far-reaching health hazards of plastics manufacturing and pollution across the entire product life cycle. More:

Chemicals in Plastics Chemicals in Textiles Chemicals in Plastics: Recycling Chemicals in Plastics: Leaching or Migration Chemicals in Plastics: Environmental Impact Chemicals in Plastics: Impact on the Marine Environment Chemicals in Plastics: Impact on Wildlife
27/02/2024 -

PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are human-made substances that were used as coolants and lubricants in electrical equipment until they were banned due to their links to health problems and because they do not break down easily in the environment. More:

Unintentional Production of PCBs PCBs in Marine Mammals

Cancer-causing PCB chemicals still being produced despite 40-year-old ban

PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are human-made substances that were used as coolants and lubricants in electrical equipment until they were banned due to their links to health problems and because they do not break down easily in the environment. More:

Unintentional Production of PCBs PCBs in Marine Mammals
27/02/2024 -

Plastics, pesticides and forever chemicals are exposing billions of people around the world to pernicious and dangerous health effects, a new report has found. In the report, scientists from the Endocrine Society and the International Pollutants Elimination Network criticized the way regulators determine the toxicity level of chemicals — and suggested that for a staggering array of common compounds, no dose may be safe. More:

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

For thousands of common chemicals, there is ‘no safe level,’ says report

Plastics, pesticides and forever chemicals are exposing billions of people around the world to pernicious and dangerous health effects, a new report has found. In the report, scientists from the Endocrine Society and the International Pollutants Elimination Network criticized the way regulators determine the toxicity level of chemicals — and suggested that for a staggering array of common compounds, no dose may be safe. More:

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
27/02/2024 -

All those chemical pesticides have had a profound impact on ecosystems and human health. It is why some countries have banned them, and the EU has long threatened — but failed — to outlaw glyphosate, a controversial weedkiller that threatens biodiversity and has been linked to the development of cancer. But what's the alternative?. More:


What are natural pesticides?

All those chemical pesticides have had a profound impact on ecosystems and human health. It is why some countries have banned them, and the EU has long threatened — but failed — to outlaw glyphosate, a controversial weedkiller that threatens biodiversity and has been linked to the development of cancer. But what's the alternative?. More:

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