Why we do not want PFAS in packaging materials?
PFAS are used to prevent oil and grease soaking into paper and cardboard packaging, so focus on these if you can. Some compostable materials, such as the compostable takeaway boxes shown in the middle photo below, also fall into this category and so are worth giving a go as well. PFAS are resistant to water, oil and heat, and their use has expanded rapidly since they were developed by companies in the mid-20th century. Today, PFAS' nonstick qualities make them useful in products as diverse as food wrappers, umbrellas, tents, carpets and firefighting foam. Many of these chemicals have been associated with harmful impacts on our health and can pollute our environment. In addition to PFAS, specific chemicals to be aware of include bisphenols and phthalates. Bisphenols are a group of chemicals used in the production of plastics, including plastics food packaging. Food containers like cardboard takeout containers, pizza boxes, fast food packaging, pet food bags, and microwaveable popcorn bags are all known to have PFAS in them. Some recent information and LINKs for you to read on PFAS https://keck.usc.edu/synthetic-forever-chemical-linked-to-liver-cancer/ See https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/pfas-forever-chemicals-liver-cancer-study/?utm_source=New+Atlas+Subscribers&utm_campaign=8daf6c567d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_08_12_04_25&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-8daf6c567d-92863581 And https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/pfas-chemicals-drinking-rainwater-toxic-levels-pollution-global/?utm_source=New+Atlas+Subscribers&utm_campaign=8daf6c567d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_08_12_04_25&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-8daf6c567d-92863581 https://www.su.se/english/news/it-s-raining-pfas-even-in-antarctica-and-on-the-tibetan-plateau-rainwater-is-unsafe-to-drink-1.620735 Have a read about food safety for packaging at https://digitaledition.food-safety.com/august-september-2022/column-packaging/
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