Study shows single-use food packaging from 17 countries may contain cancer-causing chemical
A study released on Tuesday by the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) and 18 IPEN member groups found toxic polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) chemicals, including globally banned substances, in single-use, paper, cardboard, and plant-based molded fiber food containers and tableware purchased from 17 countries. These countries are found across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America,…