Category: PFAS
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PFAS Lawsuit Targets 3M, DuPont and Chemical Giants
PFAS trouble is closing in on the chemical giants as firefighters drag 3M, DuPont and others into court over toxic…
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Chemours, DuPont and Corteva Pay $455 Million Over PFAS Pollution
Chemical giants agree to pay $455 million to settle claims over PFAS pollution linked to contaminated water supplies in North…
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Trump Administration Targets Packaging Chemicals
The Trump administration is closing the GRAS loophole to require public disclosure of all food packaging chemicals.
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The EU Apologizes (Sort Of) for Decades of Legal Poisoning
A satirical double-feature exposing the absurdity of EU regulations, from decades of legally permitting toxic “forever chemicals” in fast-food packaging…
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NSW takes action to phase out single use plastics and harmful chemicals
https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/nsw-takes-action-to-phase-out-single-use-plastics-and-harmful-chemicals
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Newsom blocks bill that would further limit PFAS in packaging
https://www.packagingdive.com/news/california-newsom-veto-pfas-packaging-plastic-microbeads/802693
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EPA adds ‘forever chemical’ to toxics reporting database
https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2025/10/07/epa-adds-forever-chemical-to-toxics-reporting-database-00596525
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California lawmakers vote to ban PFAS in food packaging and cookware
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB682
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Trump EPA backs Biden’s ‘forever chemical’ Superfund rule
https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/09/trump-epa-backs-bidens-forever-chemical-superfund-rule-00570101
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Oxford innovators take on ‘forever chemicals’
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PFAS restriction proposal: 5 red flags from the recent update
https://chemsec.org/pfas-restriction-proposal-5-red-flags-from-the-recent-update
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ECHA announces timeline for PFAS restriction evaluation
https://echa.europa.eu/-/echa-announces-timeline-for-pfas-restriction-evaluation
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US children routinely exposed to harmful chemicals from packaging, researchers warn
Read https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/chemical-children-plastic-packaging-us-health.html
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Why I No Longer Compost-And Why You May Want To Stop
Read https://www.newsbreak.com/24-7-food-recipes-318752653/4104984850898-why-i-no-longer-compost-and-why-you-may-want-to-stop
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Eco-friendly plastic offers flexible electronic properties without ‘forever chemicals’ (FREE)
Read Eco-friendly plastic offers flexible electronic properties without ‘forever chemicals’
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Italy chemical plant execs jailed for pollution (FREE)
ADVERTISING – New revolutionary biodegradable plastic resin from Symphony Environmental called ‘NbR’: Less fossil and CO2 emissions — This is…
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MAHA Commission Calls Out Toxic Chemicals Damaging the Health of Americans
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‘Forever chemicals’ coat the outer layers of biodegradable straws
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Results of Belgian 3M PFAS contamination blood test
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Canada phases out harmful “forever chemicals” to protect health and environment
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‘Bamboo’ containers are being researched to avoid everlasting chemicals
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German petitions call for EU-wide PFAS phase-out
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The PFAS lobby is repeating history. Will Brussels fall for it?
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Poison: Paper vs Plastic Straws
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Forever Chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world
Some people believe that PFAS are added intentionally … to harm public health
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Microbes found to destroy certain ‘forever chemicals’
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European Parliament endorses new packaging rules to cut waste, excessive materials and PFAS
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Food Packaging: Migration, Toxicity, and Management Strategies
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Food Packaging: Migration, Toxicity, and Management Strategies
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Competition to destroy ‘forever chemicals’ heats up
Cleantech start-ups vie for a piece of the PFAS destruction market
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Japan industry launch frontal attack at EU PFAS ban
Japan industry launch frontal attack on EU PFAS ban
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EPA Requires Toxics Release Inventory Reporting for Seven Additional PFAS
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the automatic addition of seven per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the…
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‘Forever chemicals’ in microplastics to cause a $250B a year health crisis
‘Forever chemicals’ in microplastics spark over $250B a year health crisis: study
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Staying Ahead of the Game, TenCate Begins Making Synthetic Turf Without Using PFAS (FREE)
TenCate removes trace amounts of PFAS found in a processing aid used in the manufacturing process. This is a FREE article
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University of Antwerp research says all bio-based straws contain PFAS
Paper straws are not necessarily biodegradable, may lead to pollution: Study
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Detpak launches packaging with Australia’s first PFAS-free sugarcane range
Packaging solutions company Detpak has become the first Australian business to release a broad range of compostable, No-Added PFAS sugarcane…
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More Skeletons in the Chemours PFAS closet (Guardian)
Researchers say discovery of at least 11 new kinds of PFAS in water near Chemours plant indicates more contamination than…
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Purdue team examines bio-impact of forever chemicals
Purdue team examines bio-impact of toxic chemical cocktails in the environment
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Chemours liable for environmental damage caused by PFAS, NL judge rules
Chemical factory Chemours in Dordrecht is partly liable for damage suffered by municipalities in the area due to pollution with…
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ECHA receives more than 5 600 comments on PFAS restriction proposal
More than 4 400 organisations, companies and individuals submitted comments and information on the proposal to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
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France PFAS Mission Update
Update on the French government work on PFAS
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PFAS clean-ups won’t solve the problem
There’s a lot of talk about PFAS remediation right now, but it’s not the miracle cure it’s made out to…
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Forever Chemicals PFAS Detected in ‘Eco-Friendly’ Plant-Based Straws, Study Says
According to a recent study, PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” have been found in plant-based straws, even those that are promoted…
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High concentrations of PFAS in Belgian sea air
There are remarkably high concentrations of PFAS in our Belgian sea air, there may even be more PFAS in the…
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Solvay Reaches Settlement with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on Pfas Remediation
Today, Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC, a subsidiary of Solvay S.A. (Solvay) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection…
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Restaurantware Debuts an Extensive “No-Added PFAS” Sugarcane Fiber Compostable To-Go Packaging and Cup Line
Restaurantware’s Pulp Safe collection provides restaurants and foodservice operations with a unique array of no-added PFAS take out and tableware…
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The top 12 PFAS producers in the world and the staggering societal costs of PFAS pollution
Only twelve companies account for a majority of the PFAS production in the world. PFAS production is hardly profitable, but…
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3M Belgium to Pay Compensation to Family for PFAS Intoxication
3M must pay family from Zwijndrecht compensation for PFAS pollution: “Important precedent”
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University of Queensland raises concerns about PFAS in compostable food containers
University of Queensland researchers are analysing compostable takeaway food packaging for potentially polluting chemicals.
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High levels of PFAS found in paper takeout containers
Paper Bags and Compostable Food Packages May Contain Toxic Forever Chemicals, Warns Study
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Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ to Get their First US Limits
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are…
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Eco-Products Earns Industry First for Compostable Packaging with No-Added PFAS (FREE)
Eco-Products’ Vanguard clamshell is the first molded fiber item made with no-added PFAS to be approved by the Compost Manufacturing…
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Asahi Kasei and Michigan Settle PFAS Contamination Suit
The settlement could be the first of many, Michigan’s attorney general says
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ECHA Communication on PFAS EU Actions
PFAS can still be found in many products. Once they are in the environment, they stay there for centuries -…
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New US Lawsuit Targets Forever Chemicals in Plastic Food Containers
Suit alleges Inhance failed to follow EPA rules involving dangerous PFAS chemicals and asks a judge to halt production
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Bloomberg on 3M PFAS Toxic Legacy
The fight over a tunnel project in Belgium has revealed extraordinary levels of toxins in the water, soil and people…
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3M to Exit PFAS Manufacturing by the End of 2025
3M today announced it will exit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) manufacturing and work to discontinue the use of PFAS…
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EU Deal on Hazardous Chemicals
MEPs clinch deal with member states to reduce harmful chemicals in waste
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3M to Pay €571 Mln for Belgian PFAS Fiasco
3M to pay half a billion euros for the remediation of the grounds around its factory in Zwijndrecht.
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US Senate Committee Passes PFAS Packaging Ban
Bipartisan amendment to ban PFAS chemicals in food packaging passed in key Senate committee today — Besides PFAS in food…
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Search Warrant in the 3M PFAS Case (FREE)
The federal judicial police have carried out a search on a government body (environmental inspectorate) in Antwerp. This is a…
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Californian School Discovers Problem with Compostable Packaging
Compostable School Lunch Packaging Isn’t Actually Compostable
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Tipa Surfs on the Anti PFAS Wave
Tipa has a cleaver content marketing strategy
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McDonalds and Burger King Face PFAS Class Action
McDonald’s and Burger King are being sued for use of ‘forever chemicals’ in packaging
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Belgian Council of State Judgment on 3M PFAS Scandal (FREE)
The judgment of the Belgian Council of State relating to the 3M PFAS pollution in Belgium. This is a FREE…
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Some US Farmers are Against PFAS Ban
Bill to ban sludge recycling and spreading divides farmers
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3M PFAS Parliamentary Commission Conclusion (FREE)
3M is solely responsible and the politicians get away with it. This is a FREE article.
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Burger King New Packaging Strategy
Burger King goes for reusable packaging and bans PFAS
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Starbucks Goes Reusable and Recycled Content
Starbucks Innovates, Tests and Learns from Store Partners to Achieve Waste Goals
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3M Accused of Corrupting Belgian Public Officials (FREE)
Audit Flanders found indications of irregularities, conflicts of interest and corruption in the environmental inspectorate in the period 1991-2018. This…
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3M PFAS Belgium Fiasco – March Update (FREE)
Latest update on the Belgian 3M PFAS fiasco. This is a FREE article.
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Unintentional PFAS Contamination
Unintentional PFAS contamination is a serious problem
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US Class Action Against Compostable Products with PFAS
US Retailer and Compostable Packaging Company are facing class action lawsuit for misleading environmental claims.
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Chemours Loses EU Court Case on Forever Chemicals
Chemours loses EU court battle on forever chemicals
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ECHA to Ban PFAS in Firefighting Foams
Proposal to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foams throughout the EU
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3M PFAS, Polluter Pays Principle and EU Fund Fraud (FREE)
Update on the Belgian 3M PFAS scandal. This is a FREE article.
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US Farmers to Face PFAS Crisis
Maine farmers could face financial ruin amid PFAS crisis
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Belgian 3M PFAS Scandal Update (FREE)
Update on the Belgian 3M PFAS scandal. This is a FREE article.
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Belgian NGO Petition on PFAS Waste Management
Belgian NGO petition regarding the management and processing of PFAS waste
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Parliamentary Commission 3M PFAS Update (FREE)
Update on the Belgian 3M PFAS parliamentary commission. This is a FREE article
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Australia Dealing with PFAS in Fibre Based Packaging
The problem of PFAS in fibre based packaging and how Australia will deal with it
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Testimony Politicians in Belgian 3M PFAS Gate (FREE)
Politicians who played a role in the Belgian 3M PFAS gate will have to answer to the PFOS/PFAS inquiry committee…
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Belgian Council of State Judgment on 3M PFAS (FREE)
Belgian Council of State and EU put an end to the biggest construction project in Flanders because of the 3M…
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US Congress Hearing on PFAS in Food
Forever Chemicals: Research and Development for Addressing the PFAS Problem
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Chemical Companies Ranked on Hazardous Chemicals
Who are the greenwashers and where are the skeletons in the closet when it comes to hazardous chemicals?
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Novolex Eco Products Gets GreenScreen Certified
Eco-Products Earns GreenScreen Certification for Plant-Based Packaging with No PFAS Added
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Mountain View to Ban Plastic Foodware
Mountain View bans plastic food ware for all restaurants starting in 2023
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Washington State PFAS Action Plan
The state Department of Ecology is rolling out its new PFAS Chemical Action Plan (CAP), a thoroughly researched set of…
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NatureWorks Ingeo Receives GreenScreen Certification
First-of-Its-Kind Certification Eliminates Harmful PFAS in Foodware and Shifts Market to Preferred Alternatives
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Vanguard Becomes PFAS Free Certified
Vanguard™ is a groundbreaking line of plates, bowls, and containers that use a proprietary formulation to achieve grease-resistance
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3M Plant Shut Down (FREE)
The Flemish Government finally decides to shut down part of 3M plant. This is a FREE article.
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3M, 48 Hours, City Council, 3 Km and Shady Deals (FREE)
The latest news on the Belgian 3M PFAS Saga. This is a FREE article.
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Minister Threatens to Shut Down 3M Plant (FREE)
Flemish Minister has threatened to shut down 3M plant in two days. This is a FREE article.
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PFAS in Fertilizers Made from Urban Waste
PFAS levels higher in fertilizers made from urban waste
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European Bioplastics Says No to PFAS
Restriction of PFAS in products and materials certified with the Seedling Logo
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California Law on Plastic Waste, PFAS and Circular Economy
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Tackle Plastic Pollution, Promote a More Sustainable & Renewable Economy and Protect Californians from Toxic…
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US Class Action Vs Retailer Compostable Products Claim
US retailer loses class action on compostable products claims. This may have serious consequences for the US industry and maybe…
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EU Member States to Ban All PFAS Consultation
Update: The submission period was extended from the 19th of September to the 17th of October 2021! Five EU Member…
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3M Received Eco Grants from Flemish Government (FREE)
Another episode in the Belgian 3M PFAS scandal. This is a FREE article
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California Adopts Composting Act and Anti PFAS Bill
California adopts Better Composting Standards Act and Anti PFAS bill
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Chemical Contaminants and Food Waste Management Decision Report
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development has issued a report warning about PFAS and toxic chemicals in…
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