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DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-04-14 · 20:40 UTC

More about #Maine's #PFASBan from July 2025.

Excerpt:
"The Department of Environmental Protection is also recommending the board reject exemptions for #KitchenAppliances, #coffeemakers, electric fragrance warmers, and components in #CleaningProducts and furniture.

"Maine passed an amended law to ban #PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in 2024. Starting next year, it will be illegal to sell a range of products from #SkiWax to #cosmetics, that include intentionally added PFAS.

PFAS are known as 'forever chemicals' because they do not easily break down in the natural environment or living tissue. The products have been linked to serious health problems in humans, including cancer, kidney disease and low birth weight."

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/adI0c#selection-1435.4-1463.13

#MainePol #PFASBan #PFASPollution
#SaferChemicals #PFOS #Pollution #ForeverChemicals

#maine #pfasban #kitchenappliances #coffeemakers #cleaningproducts #pfas

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2026-04-14 · 20:31 UTC

So, I happened to tune into a local commercial radio station to hear the weather report, and there was an ad by some group talking about how #Maine Governor #JanetMills was taking away everyone's morning coffee! Of course, that was republican scaremongering, since the ban is on #CoffeeMakers that have #PFAS and other #Foreverchemicals as part of their parts and/or seals. Simple solution to that. BUY A STOVETOP COFFEE POT! That's what I grew up drinking, and that's what I use now. I wouldn't use an aluminum one, but the stainless steel ones aren't expensive, and if cleaned properly, produce great tasting coffee for YEARS!

Maine bans thousands of products containing toxic '#ForeverChemicals'

by Brad Rogers, WGME
Tue, December 30, 2025

Excerpt: "The new ban includes children's #toys, #cosmetics, #cookware, and #cleaning products [and some electric coffeemakers].

"It also includes reusable water bottles, #upholstery, #clothing, and feminine products.

" 'This is an important step in moving forward with eliminating unnecessary uses of intentionally added PFAS, to protect the public from exposure, as well as the environment,' said Kerri Farris, with the #MaineDEP #SaferChemicalsProgram."

Read more:
https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-expands-ban-on-forever-chemicals-in-consumer-products-starting-january-1-pfas-health-low-birth-weights-compromised-immune-systems-cancer

#MainePol #PFASBan #GOPScaremongering #SaferChemicals #PFOS #Pollution

#maine #janetmills #coffeemakers #pfas #foreverchemicals #toys

Good News Community @[email protected] · 2026-01-18 · 09:45 UTC

🌟🇫🇷 France leads the green charge! From Jan 1, 2026, a ban on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS) hits clothing, cosmetics & ski wax—slashing health risks like cancer & infertility. A win for people & planet, with EU-wide push next? Read more: https://www.euronews.com/green/2026/01/01/frances-ban-on-forever-chemicals-comes-into-force-tomorrow-heres-what-will-change

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#GoodNews #PFASBan #GreenFrance #HealthWin #EcoProgress

#goodnews #pfasban #greenfrance #healthwin #ecoprogress

Good News Community @[email protected] · 2024-08-30 · 13:32 UTC

Massachusetts and Connecticut have taken a major step forward in protecting firefighters by banning the sale of gear containing PFAS, harmful chemicals linked to serious health issues. This landmark legislation highlights the growing concern over toxic exposure in firefighting equipment, aiming to safeguard those who risk their lives to protect others.

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🧑‍🚒 #PFASBan #FirefighterSafety #EnvironmentalJustice #HealthAndSafety #GoodNews

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/23/pfas-firefighter-gear-ban-massachusetts-connecticut

#pfasban #firefightersafety #environmentaljustice #healthandsafety #goodnews