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Toxic Chemicals Found in Paper and Bamboo Straws
To the dismay of environmentalists, plastic straws have been banned in the European Union since the beginning of 2021. In response, many people have turned
Toilet Paper Contains Eternal Chemicals
Toilet paper additives contain eternal chemicals that can harm human health and the environment. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are slow to degrade in the
Water Treatment Tech Neutralizes “Forever Chemicals”
A new filter material has been developed that can remove almost all “forever chemicals” (PFAS) from drinking water. These simple filter systems are primarily intended
Indestructible Chemicals Destroyed by Heat
Scientists have developed a method to break down per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which were previously considered indestructible. PFAS are oil and water repellent and
Toxic Chemicals Found in German Children
The German Environment Agency has issued a warning that children in Germany have too many long-lasting PFAS chemicals in their blood. The current study is
