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Experts say even if it claims to be “microwave-safe.”

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[–] Just_Not_Funny@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Doubt that's the case anymore. I'm in the flexible packaging industry and we had to go PFAS free reeeeeal quick. .

PFAS based processing aids allowed us to run higher quality product at higher production rates with longer machine uptime.

All for the low low cost of microplastics everywhere all the time.