The Vireo Advisors blog brings you the latest news and developments in safe, sustainable and bio-based materials and products including novel foods and sustainable nanomaterials.
The EPA Takes Action Against PFAS in Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued two actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.
California bans PFAS firefighting foams
Beginning in 2022, California is banning the sale, manufacture, and use of firefighting foam that contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
C&EN PFAS Library
C&EN has compiled a library of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in the environment.
Washington becomes first state to ban non-stick chemicals in food packaging
The Healthy Food Packaging Act was signed in March by Washington Governor Jay Inslee, banning nonstick chemicals in food packaging.