Lawmakers consider prohibiting food packaging made with PFAS

By Emma Caires | Hawaiʻi Public Radio | March 4, 2026

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"Take-out orders might start to look a little different thanks to a new bill that would ban certain types of plastic service ware.

House Bill 644 would prohibit the sale, distribution or use of single-use plastic ware that contains perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl — also known as PFAS. PFAS are largely known as “forever chemicals” due to their toxic nature.

The substances are often used to greaseproof and waterproof materials in food packaging."

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• ChemicalsPFAS
• ChemicalsPolymer
• ProductsFood contact materials
• Environment
• Wildlife