May 25, 2021
A recent report found that 12 retailers have pledged to eliminate or reduce PFAS in food packaging at more than 65,000 stores worldwide.
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What unregulated toxic chemicals have polluted the drinking water and food supply of millions of Americans and are lurking in the dust and air inside of your home? A new peer-reviewed study shows they’re building up in our bodies, even contaminating breast milk.
We’re talking about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the forever chemicals, which can persist in the environment for hundreds, likely thousands of years, and wreak havoc on our health and communities. They can weaken our immune system, making us more vulnerable to infectious diseases such as COVID-19. A growing body of scientific research has found links between exposures to PFAS and a wide range of health problems including cancer, increased cholesterol levels, pregnancy-induced hypertension, liver damage, reduced fertility a
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Vermont Business MagazineOn Tuesday, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed into law a nation-leading bill that restricts the sale of consumer products that contain toxic chemicals known as PFAS. The bill bans PFAS chemicals from firefighting foam, food packaging, ski wax, and carpets, rugs, and stain-resistant treatments.
S20 was supported by Vermont environmental advocates, firefighters, educators, public health experts, children’s advocates, and businesses.
Senator Ginny Lyons, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health & Welfare noted, “Firefighters, outdoor enthusiasts, children and families understand how important S.20 is for public health and the environment. The law removes toxic disease causing chemicals like PFAS from food wrappers, ski wax, kids’ products, carpets, and firefighting equipment. This step removes hidden forever chemicals from human exposure. It is an important step to keep Vermonters healthy.
Risk could be off the menu.
Wendy’s is banning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from consumer-facing food packaging. The restaurant has pledged to eliminate the potentially harmful chemicals from wrappers, containers and the like across the U.S. and Canada by the end of 2021.
Wendy s announced the news in its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report, released last week. According to the memo, the chain famous for its square burgers is moving towards the full elimination of the PFAS from consumer-facing packaging in the two North American countries by the end of this year. The chain famous for its square burgers is moving towards the full elimination of the PFAS from consumer-facing packaging in the two North American countries by the end of this year.