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Senate spending bill fully funds $70M for airports to end use of firefighting foam with ‘forever chemicals’ On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a transportation spending bill that allocates $70 million to help airports switch to firefighting foams without toxic PFAS chemicals. This amount significantly surpasses the $5 million proposed by the House. AFFF, a major source of water contamination, contains PFAS linked to serious health issues. Earlier this year, a $350 million grant program was established to aid airports in moving away from PFAS foams, and the Senate's bill fully funds the first year at $70 million. The bill also includes $4.52 billion for airport infrastructure, safety improvements, and emission reductions. PFAS-based foams have been used extensively by the military and airports, resulting in widespread water contamination. Despite known health risks, manufacturers concealed the dangers of PFAS for decades. Safer, effective PFAS-free foams are available and meet international aviation standards, and there is a call for their immediate adoption. Follow the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5SqG4z4 Onvector’s Plasma (ionized gas) originates from electrical energy as an input and causes rapid degradation and destruction of PFAS molecules in liquids and foams including aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF). Follow the link below to learn more about how Onvector’s Plasma Vortex technology destroys concentrated PFAS. https://lnkd.in/gQXfGs6n

A Review of the Proposed RCRA Rules for PFAS In February 2024, the EPA proposed regulatory changes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to address emerging chemicals, specifically PFAS. These changes impact hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) with solid waste management units (SWMUs) that have released or could release substances classified as hazardous waste, including PFAS. The EPA identified 1,740 facilities potentially affected, particularly in the waste management and remediation services (359 facilities) and chemical manufacturing (278 facilities) sectors. The proposed changes include adding nine PFAS compounds to the list of hazardous constituents under RCRA, which would necessitate their consideration in facility assessments and corrective actions. The EPA plans to finalize these regulations by July 2025. These compounds have been shown to have toxic effects and meet criteria for hazardous listing based on scientific studies. RCRA's framework includes Subtitle D for non-hazardous waste and Subtitle C for hazardous waste. Subtitle D sets federal standards for the operation of municipal and industrial waste landfills, while Subtitle C ensures hazardous waste is managed safely from generation to disposal. States play a crucial role in implementing these regulations, with the option to set more stringent requirements or follow federal guidelines in the absence of state programs. Follow the link below to learn more about the EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program and how it enables EPA to regulate hazardous waste, including PFAS. https://www.epa.gov/rcra #EPA #PFAS

An Industry Perspective On 'Forever Chemicals' The global market is increasingly moving away from products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals," due to rising environmental and health concerns. PFAS are commonly used in various products, including food packaging, cookware, clothing, carpets, and firefighting foams. In February, the FDA announced that grease-proofing materials with PFAS are no longer sold for food packaging in the U.S., reducing dietary exposure from items like fast-food wrappers and microwave popcorn bags. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences states there are nearly 15,000 synthetic chemicals classified as PFAS, many of which have been used for decades. Follow the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gd-T6ytZ Follow the link below to discover how Onvector solves these PFAS contamination issues with our patented Plasma Vortex destruction technology. https://lnkd.in/eFYuuB93 #PFAS

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Researchers, from Texas Tech University, discovered that a new subclass of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as bis-perfluoroalkyl sulfonamides (bis-FASIs), used in lithium-ion batteries, is increasingly polluting air and water. Published in Nature Communications on July 8, the study found that bis-FASIs exhibit environmental persistence and ecotoxicity similar to well-known harmful compounds like perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). The researchers sampled air, water, snow, soil and sediment near manufacturing plants in Minnesota, Kentucky, Belgium and France. The bis-FASI concentrations in these samples were commonly at very high levels. Data also suggested air emissions of bis-FASIs may facilitate long-range transport, meaning areas far from manufacturing sites may be affected as well. Toxicity tests showed that bis-FASIs at environmental concentrations could disrupt aquatic organisms' behavior and metabolism. While human health effects are unknown, other PFAS are linked to severe health issues. Follow the link below to learn more: https://ow.ly/jQ1u50Sz8HX Follow the link below to discover how we solve PFAS contamination issues with our patented Plasma Vortex destruction technology while addressing the latest EPA standards. https://ow.ly/AOlT50Sz8HW #PFAS

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Scientists found another way we’re exposed to ‘forever chemicals’: Through our skin There are only eight states that have acted to restrict PFAS in personal care products. Five chemicals covered in the EPA’s new drinking water standard were examined in the study. A groundbreaking study has found that "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in everyday beauty and personal care products, like sunscreen and waterproof mascara, can seep through human skin and enter the bloodstream. Previously thought unable to breach the skin barrier, these chemicals have now been shown to be absorbable through the skin, raising health concerns. The Environmental Protection Agency recently set limits on PFAS in drinking water due to their potential health risks, which include cancer and infertility. The study used human skin models to examine the absorption potential of 17 synthetic PFAS, revealing their ability to cross the skin barrier. Follow the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gStMtsqZ Follow the link below to discover how we solve these PFAS contamination issues with our patented Plasma Vortex destruction technology. https://lnkd.in/eFYuuB93 #PFAS #foreverchemicals

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What do clothes, cookware, and dental floss have to do with PFAS? Colorado law to ban everyday products with PFAS Items containing ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancer risk, lower fertility and developmental delays. Colorado's new law, effective July 1, bans everyday products containing toxic "forever chemicals" (PFAS), including clothes, cookware, menstruation products, dental floss, and ski wax, unless made safer. Starting in 2026, many PFAS-containing products will be prohibited, with further bans on PFAS-treated clothes, backpacks, and waterproof outdoor apparel by 2028. Companies will also need to attach disclosure labels to PFAS-coated clothing. Follow the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKkYQwMF Follow the link below to learn more about how Onvector is helping to solve PFAS contamination issues using its patented Plasma Vortex destruction technology. https://lnkd.in/eFYuuB93 #PFAS