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Protecting Our Nation’s Bravest: The Fight to Extinguish PFAS From Firefighter Gear

August 1, 2024

The Massachusetts House has passed a bill that bans the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighter turnout gear, following the Senate’s approval. The bill, which addresses concerns over the health risks posed by these “forever chemicals,” now heads to Governor Maura Healey for her signature. If signed into law, Massachusetts will become […]

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10 Things You Should Know About PFAS in Clothing

June 25, 2024

Your favorite matching athleisure set and that adorable raincoat hanging in your closet are hiding a dark secret – they could be exposing you to toxic chemicals called PFAS. 1.  What Are PFAS? PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are harmful chemicals. Since the 1940s, consumer products manufacturers have used PFAS to produce scores of everyday […]

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