In the aftermath of the Thinx lawsuit, an interview with the Green Science Policy Institute on PFAS
3 Feb 2023 | Sway
Read on for an extremely informative interview with Rebecca Fuoco, MPH, Director of Science Communications at the Green Science Policy Institute, on how you can find products made without PFAS, and what steps brands need to be taking right now in order to protect consumers.
Cleaning up ‘forever chemicals’ is costly and messy — just ask this Wisconsin town
2 Feb 2023 | Grist
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, employees spoke at length about new data from water testing, but, without clear guidance from both the state and the federal government, and the mounting costs of providing alternative drinking water, officials’ hands are tied.
Inside the Race to Get Forever Chemicals Out of Raincoats
2 Feb 2023 | Bloomberg
Patagonia, Inc. has spent nearly a decade rejiggering its supply chain, redesigning products and dumping millions of dollars into a high-stakes trial-and-error process that’s nearly complete.
Potentially harmful chemicals found in Tokyoites’ blood
1 Feb 2023 | The Japan Times
A Tokyo citizens group said Monday it has detected high concentrations of potentially harmful substances known as PFAS in some western Tokyo residents’ blood.
Australian period underwear makers deny using ‘forever chemicals’ after Thinx settles suit in US
28 Jan 2023 | The Guardian
Modibodi and Bonds say they avoid using PFAS chemicals, which break down slowly over time and have unclear health impacts.
Pittsboro sues 20 companies, including 3M, Chemours, DuPont over PFAS contamination in town drinking water
27 Jan 2023 | The Pulse
The Town of Pittsboro has sued more than 20 companies, including Chemours, DuPont and 3M, BASF and several other manufacturers of PFAS, for allegedly polluting its water supply with the toxic compounds.
Pennsylvania passes 'forever chemicals' drinking water limit after contamination in Bucks, Montco
27 Jan 2023 | 6 ABC News
Pennsylvania has enacted a statewide drinking water limit on two forms of highly toxic chemicals, nicknamed "forever chemicals."
[Translated from Danish] PFAS expert finished after statements
26 Jan 2023 | TV2
According to Professor of Environmental Medicine Philippe Grandjean, Harvard prohibited him from hiring employees and using its research funds.
Firefighters Union Pushes to Rid Protective Gear of ‘Forever Chemicals’
26 Jan 2023 | The Wall Street Journal
In reversal, International Association of Fire Fighters is sounding alarm to members.
MassDEP labels W.T. fire station as PFAS source
26 Jan 2023 | My Times
West Tisbury has been identified by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection as a “potentially responsible party” for the release of PFAS, according to town administrator Jennifer Rand.
How the US can radically improve chemical safety
25 Jan 2023 | The Hill
The essential-use approach has the potential to significantly improve existing chemicals management systems by more efficiently and effectively addressing a greater number of chemicals of concern, such as PFAS.
Toxins found in fish in Lake Erie, highest in the country
25 Jan 2023 | WKBW
According to a recent study by the Environmental Working Group, fish found in Lake Erie have 11 parts per trillion of a toxin called PFAS, the levels are one of the highest in the country.
Here's Why It's So Hard to Know If Your Period Underwear Is PFAS-Free
23 Jan 2023 | verywellhealth
Period underwear brand Thinx settled a class action lawsuit last week regarding the presence of PFAS in their products.
What to Know About PFAS in Period Underwear
23 Jan 2023 | The New York Times
Thinx just settled a lawsuit alleging its products contain harmful chemical compounds, raising further questions about the safety of period products overall.
‘Forever chemical’ PFAS found in organic eggs in Denmark
23 Jan 2023 | The Local
Danske Æg, an industry organisation representing around 90 percent of producers in the country, said in a statement that fish meal would no longer be used as a result of the discovery.