PFAS came to notoriety in the 1940s, when manufacturers started using them in products such asnon-stick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, andwater-repellent clothing. These days, you can also find these chemicals in some types of grease-repelling food packaging, waterproof cosmetics,carpets, furni...
There are ways to limit your exposure to endocrine disruptors. However, given the current state of the world, it’s probably impossible to completely eliminate them. It’s also worth mentioning that many people can’t choose to move to a less polluted area or buy sustainable products bec...
PLEASE stop buying bottled water! Plastic beverage bottles are the third most common item found littering coastal areas, behind cigarette butts and food wrappers/containers. I think this is one of the simplest items to eliminate from our lives, yet Americans use 2.5 million plastic bottles every ...
"It's a place where there should be more testing and regulatory oversight from the FDA of cosmetics manufacturers and their supply chains to eliminate any potential source of PFAS finding its way into the final product," Andrews said. Until then, there are steps consumers can take to try to...
Please review the details and accept the service to see this content. More Information Accept The southern German outdoor manufacturer Vaude has also managed to eliminate PFC from its products. To make its products waterproof, the manufacturer relies on Sympatex. The membrane does not contain any...
The goal of each of both standards is to provide transparency in the sourcing process and eliminate inhumane practices. Additionally, the use of recycled materials has increased dramatically with no noticeable impact on performance or durability, as have bluesign-approved fabrics that have been sourced...
If your hardshell is wetting out, it’s probably not because you need a new one: Chances are, a thorough wash will bring it back to life. And now that gear brands are making shells withPFAS-free durable water repellent treatments, washing is even more important to maximize performance. ...
3. Do parts require expensive or time-consuming finishing processes? Injection-molded polymers can streamline assembly steps and eliminate secondary finishing processes, such as protective coatings and paint, enhancing production efficiency. Engineered polymers and specialty composites are gaining popularity be...
into questioning their gender and trying to eliminate the concepts of “Mother” and “Father,”“Boys” and “Girls,” the Leftists in America are working to destroy the “nuclear family” which is the basis for freedom and democracy, as well as free- market Capitalism. As German socialist...
DDT was once considered a wonder pesticide, combatting malaria and preventing crop failures across the world. Top, a truck sprays DDT in 1945 to eliminate mosquitoes on Jones Beach on Long Island. Bottom, a plane dusts DDT powder on a flock of sheep in Medford, Ore., in 1948. (Keystone-...