⚠️Most disposable plates contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)—chemicals used for water and grease resistance. But research shows: • PFAS disrupt hormone function and suppress the immune system → Grandjean et al., Environmental Health Perspectives, 2013 • Heating plastic or coated paper increases chemical leaching → Rudel et al., Environmental Health Perspectives, 2011 • Even small amounts of daily exposure can accumulate and interfere with detoxification pathways—critical during ca

6.4K views · 109 reactions | Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (known as PFAS) are long-lasting compounds and by some estimates, this toxic family of chemicals can be found in the blood of nearly every person on the planet. https://cbsn.ws/3ABtH35 | CBS Sunday Morning | Facebook

32 reactions · 17 shares | PFAS compounds have gained a lot of attention recently, with increasing public awareness and attention on #PFAS contamination in drinking water. PFAS compounds had historically been used widely in the U.S. But what are these substances, and why should you care? Alaska Public Media’s Kirsten Swann explains in this video. | Alaska Public Media | Facebook