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Well, we need to stop using PFAS in things like drinking straws and footgear. However, we still need PFAS for certain things like semiconductor manufacturing.
by bsder 4y ago
Well, we need to stop using PFAS in things like drinking straws and footgear.
However, we still need PFAS for certain things like semiconductor manufacturing. The systems are closed, but neverthless you still need some.
- wkat4242 4y agoThe problem is, we started putting pfas in drink straws because the old normal plastic (PET?) Straws got banned in Europe. The new paper ones have to be coated in pfas to stop them from soaking. Of course banning straws would work too but they are extremely useful especially if you have sensitive teeth.
- rleigh 4y agoWhat was wrong with the old method of using waxed paper? Non-toxic and waterproof. They did of course eventually go soggy at the ends but it's somewhat incredible that we go for known toxic coatings instead of previously-used non-toxic alternatives.
- userbinator 4y agoIt's always seemed unfortunate that they're going after high-volume but mostly inert and harmless plastics like PE/PP/PET in bans, causing them to be replaced by alternative materials which need to be augmented with much worse substances.