Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are often described as “forever chemicals”. The phrase is simple, but the problem is not. PFAS are a large family of thousands of synthetic chemicals…
Non-stick cookware is convenient, familiar and found in millions of kitchens. A fried egg slides from the pan, cleaning takes seconds, and little or no oil is needed. But what…
Non-stick cookware has transformed everyday cooking. Eggs slide out of the pan, sauces are easier to clean, and less oil is often needed. But the same slippery surface has raised…
Non-stick pans make cooking easier: less oil, fewer stuck-on ingredients and faster clean-up. But growing concern about “forever chemicals” has made many consumers question what their cookware is made of—and…
Stain-resistant clothing, carpets, furniture and food packaging are designed to make everyday life easier. A spill can be wiped away, outdoor clothing can repel rain, and a sofa may stay…
A coffee spill on a sofa, mud on outdoor trousers or grease on a takeaway container: stain resistance is marketed as a small everyday convenience. For decades, manufacturers have used…
Non-stick pans are designed to make cooking easier: less oil, fewer stubborn residues and a quicker clean-up. But their convenience has raised an important question for consumers: could a non-stick…
Searching for a PFAS in drinking water UK map is a sensible first step for anyone concerned about “forever chemicals”. But a map can only tell part of the story.…
PFAS are often described as “forever chemicals” because many of these substances persist in the environment and can remain in the human body for extended periods. They have been used…
From non-stick frying pans to waterproof jackets, stain-resistant carpets and firefighting foams, products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become part of everyday life. Their performance is impressive: they…