Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that form as larger plastics break down over time. They are now found in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat, raising growing concerns about their impact on human health and the environment. Researchers have detected microplastics in various parts of the human body, and while studies are ongoing, scientists are increasingly concerned about potential effects on hormones, organs, and overall wellness.
Reducing our exposure to microplastics starts with limiting single-use plastics, choosing reusable and natural materials when possible, and supporting cleaner, more sustainable products and packaging.
Bobby DeMuro of ENHESA’s Chemical Watch News & Insights, an industry-focused publication, highlighted Defend’s cookware compliance monitoring and multi-state regulatory
After launching last Tuesday, Defend Our Health’s searchable directory of more than 200 cookware, bakeware, and kitchen appliance companies’ chemical
Whether you’re cooking up your favorite brownie recipe, a new summer-veg frittata, or just brewing a cup of coffee, you’re
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
Industry groups and lobbyists that represent companies intentionally adding PFAS to their cookware have made bold public claims about the
Defend Our Health reviewed the public websites of more than 200 cookware brands and attempted to locate their California-required AB
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
Defend Our Health, along with 29 peer organizations across the country, applaud EPA for identifying microplastics as a drinking water
