News ECHA: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

ECHA: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

They all contain carbon-fluorine bonds, which are one of the strongest chemical bonds in organic chemistry. This means that they resist degradation when used and also in the environment. Most PFAS are also easily transported in the environment covering long distances away from the source of their release.

https://echa.europa.eu/hot-topics/perfluoroalkyl-chemicals-pfas

The New York Times: Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them.

Microplastics and nanoplastics are everywhere. The teeny tiny pieces of plastic have been found in everything from drinking water to chicken nuggets, apples, and broccoli.
Recent studies have linked these pollutants to heart disease, lung disorders, and more worrying health issues.

ECHA: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

The New York Times: Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them.

Naure: The distribution of subsurface microplastics in the ocean

Latest Updates on Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) in Europe

EU Regulation Limits PFAS in Food Packaging, Bans Single-Use Plastic Packaging for Produce

Microplastics: Are we facing a new health crisis – and what can be done about it?

Forever chemicals: What are they and could they be totally banned in the EU?

Newsweek: Stop Drinking Bottled Water, Experts Warn of Health and Climate Impacts

CNN: Chemicals linked to breast cancer leach into our foods, study finds