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PFAS have been used in consumer products and manufacturing since the 1940s to improve water and stain resistance. But they do not degrade in nature (Photo: Duncan Creamer)

The forever chemical's dirty secret: PFAS in your toilet paper

New research shows that toilet paper could potentially be a major source of the so-called 'forever chemicals' PFAS entering the environment.

An estimated 184 billion rolls of toilet paper are used worldwide every year, which requires felling more than 700 million trees, according to sustainability advocate The World Counts.

In Europe, the average Portuguese person uses 1,03...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

PFAS have been used in consumer products and manufacturing since the 1940s to improve water and stain resistance. But they do not degrade in nature (Photo: Duncan Creamer)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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