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Check Your Sources: What Experts Say About PFAS Nonstick
Want to dig deeper into the health and safety data around PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), one of the PFAS still being used
PFAS—known as “forever chemicals”—are toxic compounds used in everything from nonstick cookware to food packaging. They don’t break down in nature and build up in our bodies over time. Linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and immune issues, PFAS are silently contaminating water, soil, and everyday life. Understanding them is the first step toward protecting our health and demanding change.
Want to dig deeper into the health and safety data around PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), one of the PFAS still being used
For almost every problematic kitchen product, there is a safer wood, glass, stainless steel, or other reusable alternative. These are
While the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to authorize certain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also commonly referred
What are PFAS? PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) are a class of nearly 15,000 chemicals used to make products resist grease, oil,
While the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to “authorize” certain PFAS for use in food-contact materials, state lawmakers
Kaitlyn Budion, reporting for the Maine Morning Star, recently spoke with Defend Our Health and the Conservation Law Foundation about
In Maine, it’s a primary election today, so remember to vote! But your voice matters on more than just election days;
Lori Valigra reports, as part of a collaboration between The Maine Monitor and Maine Focus, the investigative team of the
The Nation’s Health, the official publication of the American Public Health Association, highlighted Defend’s work in their June 2026 edition.
In partnership with Natural Resources Council of Maine, Defend Our Health is excited to announce a new Policy Guide for