In general, PFOS and PFOA resist most conventional chemical and microbial treatment technologies. The strongest proven technologies to filter PFAS out of drinking water include granular activated carbon absorption, ion exchange resins and reverse osmosis (1, 3). TheLifeStraw HomePitcher is one of the...
PFAS chemicals are toxic and build up in our bodies over time; they are even in our water supplies. Thankfully, there are easy ways to filter them out at home.
PFAS — also known as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in the environment or human body — are in the blood of most Americans due to their presence in food, water, household objects and more,according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PFAS exposure ...
A person’s age is indicative of how surprised they are to know that PFAS are contained in their drinking water and the products they use. Millennials and Gen Z had the highest percentage of being very surprised to know that PFAS are contained in their drinking water and products. ...
A TDS meter is an instrument used to measure the total dissolved solids (TDS) in any given sample of water. It measures the electrical conductivity (EC) of the water, which is then measured in parts per million (ppm). TDS meters are used to measure the purity of drinking water. In mos...
One of the factors to consider when choosing a water filter is, do you want to remove minerals or not? It’s a very complicated topic. I prefer to leave the minerals intact, but here are some opposing viewpoints on this issue. 1. One is here and mentions the dangers of drinking distil...
Microplastics are in the food we eat, even raw fruits and vegetables, and have been found in both tap and bottled water. California recently became the first government entity in the world to test its drinking water for microplastics, while tests on more than 250 bottles of water purchased ...
3– Invest in achainmail scrubberorcast iron scraper, which can be used to clean the porous pan after cooking eggs, tofu, or other sticky food items. (affiliate links) 4– Simply rinse the pan with hot water, use a chain mail if needed to remove excess food. ...
The world is becoming more eco-conscious, and rightfully so. Every day, more news headlines point to PFAS contamination in drinking water, crops, and wildlife. Public outrage has spurred action, with environmental organizations, lawmakers, and even celebrities raising awareness about the dan...