Forever
Diamonds are forever, but what if toxic chemicals are too? One of the most serious and least talked about crises we face is the accumulation of persistent chemicals in the environment. These so-called “forever chemicals”, like PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), are used in everything from paints and cosmetics to food packaging to solar panels. PFAS chemicals, by design, do not biodegrade. So, it’s no surprise that they are bio-accumulating in the food chain and ending up in human breast milk and our blood. Sometimes lasting forever, which is what ‘sustainable’ means, is the last thing we really want.
— Wayne Visser
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