Tag: PFAS waste

Back to Basics: PFAS

By Grace Hatfield, EHS Daily Advisor Apr 10, 2023 Back to Basics

Updated: Apr 10, 2023

Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and actions to take to reduce the risks associated with PFAS. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking several steps to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances […]

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EPA Plans to Study Incineration of PFAS Waste

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor Sep 3, 2020 Chemicals

Updated: Sep 3, 2020

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are also known as forever chemicals due to their near-indestructible nature. They were used in everything from firefighting foam to nonstick cookware and food packaging to furniture.