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There are a lot of things in this world that we have because somewhere a big sacrifice is being made. This case with DuPont is one of many, where chemical compa
by FreedomToCreate 11y ago
There are a lot of things in this world that we have because somewhere a big sacrifice is being made. This case with DuPont is one of many, where chemical companies have taken the liberty to sacrifice something they don't have to right to, so that they can profit but also so things can be made. So many of the products we use everyday are most likely tainted in hidden scandals. Just google what Unilever has been doing in India with mercury. We have to make these companies accountable and stop using there products until better methods to produce it are developed. Its equivalent to me saying "Hey give up oil, it damages everything."
- hdabrows 11y agoWhat if instead DuPont followed proper disposal practices like recommended by the supplier of the chemical? > Though PFOA was not classified by the government as a hazardous substance, 3M sent DuPont recommendations on how to dispose of it. It was to be incinerated or sent to chemical-waste facilities. DuPont’s own instructions specified that it was not to be flushed into surface water or sewers. There's nothing noble here, just a company being greedy. We could still have those things you are referring to but without the costs to the public.
- tamana 11y agoAnd 3M people made the chemical without caring if it would be handled safely.
- twistedpair 11y ago3M also had the wherewithal to stop making the chemical when the effects became official, so DuPont went out and started making it themselves. Nice work, DuPont.