Compostable fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

Figuring out what does and does not have PFAS on it to protect my family is exhausting and infuriating. I’ve emailed with manufacturers, sent stuff to labs; basically, no one seems to know how much materials like this are used on every day products.

Re: Compostable fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

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Post by jiggywiggy » Sun, Apr 02, 2023, 4:45 PM UTC

jacobsimon wrote: post #5

Dumb question but…why do humans keep using toxic chemicals for cooking and storing food? Surely we can find something edible.

Fresh food logistics are horrible. Did fresh food online for a few years. Makes things almost impossible.

The smart companies try to extent the shelf life as long as possible. And make storage easy.

Plastic and chemicals are great for those.

Put some chemicals in that make your company profitable while the gov deems it safe? A no brainer.

Only non chemical alternative is the freezer.

Re: Compostable fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

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Post by tectonic » Sun, Apr 02, 2023, 4:45 PM UTC

nayuki wrote: post #3

Speaking as a complete noob here, what are some alternatives to PFAS linings? Wax? Plant-based plastics?

Yes to both of those.

Re: Compostable fast-food packaging can emit volatile PFAS

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Post by geepytee » Sun, Apr 02, 2023, 4:45 PM UTC

tectonic wrote: post #7

Just. Stop. Putting. Teflon. On. Everything. Figuring out what does and does not have PFAS on it to protect my family is exhausting and infuriating. I’ve emailed with manufacturers, sent stuff to labs; basically, no one seems to know how much materials like this are used on every day products.

What do you use to store food? I obviously need to go find some alternatives now.