Post by Olha Khymych

Ph.D.| Senior Expert in Sustainability and Environment, Researcher

What you CAN do to protect yourself from "forever chemicals" PFAS/PFOS: 🍳 In the Kitchen •Ditch scratched non-stick Teflon cookware. •Choose PFAS-free products (not just PFOA-free). •When in doubt: use glass, stainless steel. • Use waxed packaging for food. 👕 In Your Wardrobe •Replace old waterproof gear (especially pre-2020, Gore-Tex) •Look for PFAS-free / PFC-free labels. 🛋️ In the Living Room & Bedroom •Skip stain- and water-resistant furniture and textiles including carpets. •If you have them, ventilate regularly. 🧴 In the Bathroom •Check cosmetics for ingredients starting with "perfluoro-" or "fluoro-". •Switch to natural silk or cotton dental floss. Read more in the article below...

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