PFAS: The Forever Chemicals

PFAS are manufactured chemicals, used in various applications, that can find their way into compost or vermicompost through a number of channels. They bioaccumulate in soils, waters, and living organisms where they've been linked to several types of cancers, liver damage, and high cholesterol among others.

[rickthelian]

Hope your feeling better soon after testing positive to Covid19, had it early this year but mild conditions, I hope your symptoms have only been on the mild side.

[umaumalei]

Thanks for this presentation. I use a lot of shredded cardboard in my Urban Worm Bin, sticking with the typical brown material, avoiding any glossy cardboard. Question: Do you know if the paper tape and labels Amazon uses with their packaging have harmful chemicals like PFAS? Thanks.

[BearKat]

Popcorn in the microwave in a bag or there’s glass containers, easy and healthy

[umaumalei]

Second question: What cardboard or paper do you think is safe for worm composting?

[BearKat]

Everyone in my area is installing the plastic grass which I believe contains PFAS

[carmengbaker]

My urban worm bag compost finished a bit on the dry side..is this normal??