Plastics Industry Races to Ditch PFAS as New Regulations Loom
The plastics industry is moving away from products with PFAS (those harmful chemicals) way faster than expected. Just a year ago, experts were warning that the industry wasn’t ready for the rules and lawsuits coming their way because of PFAS. But now, things are changing quickly. One report even mentioned that some companies have made the switch in less than six months, which is way faster than anyone thought possible. The push to ditch PFAS is not just about government regulations anymore—it’s also about avoiding legal trouble. Some companies are even looking into going completely fluorine-free, which is a step beyond just removing PFAS.
In other news, Bozeman, Montana, has voted to ban things like foam containers, plastic bags, straws, and stirrers starting in 2025. It wasn’t an easy process, but more than 63% of voters supported it. The law could face challenges, but the people behind it are ready for a fight.
Lastly, comedian Bill Maher took to his show to talk about plastic pollution, calling it a huge problem. But some of his facts were off, especially when he claimed that plastic recycling doesn’t actually work and that it all ends up in rivers, which isn’t totally true. Still, it’s a topic worth talking about.
