Name: PFAS - The Forever Chemical That's Everywhere
Uploaded: 2023-08-04T21:00:00+00:00
Duration: 4 min 50 s
Description: PFAS are known as “forever chemicals because most do not break down so they stay in our environment and bodies. Learn all the many products and places this chemical is, and some steps you can take to

9 months ago

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PFAS are known as “forever chemicals because most do not break down so they stay in our environment and bodies. Learn all the many products and places this chemical is, and some steps you can take to reduce your exposure.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
00:32 Products with PFAS
00:52 Side Effects of PFAS
01:21 Intro to ways to reduce exposure
01:47 PFAS in our drinking water
02:16 Take Out Food containers
02:31 Nonstick cookware
02:58 PFAS in the home - dusting and vacuuming
03:19 Clothes and outdoor gear
03:51 Companies that are PFAS free
04:25 Closing comments

Website for PFAS free products:
https://pfascentral.org/pfas-free-products/

My research:
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/protecting-against-forever-chemicals/

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/forever-chemicals-called-pfas-show-your-food-clothes-and-home

https://www.ehn.org/what-are-pfas-2656619391.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwlJimBhAsEiwA1hrp5jH4kchbZEBuUtY6KKTvgnmKXLf7mZ90kjMGIGhNIyXVzbNfOuaYrxoC2P0QAvD_BwE

https://pfas-1.itrcweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/history_and_use_508_2020Aug_Final.pdf