forever chemical
Never breaks down
A forever chemical is a synthetic compound that persists indefinitely in the environment because it resists natural breakdown.
The term usually refers to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), used in nonstick coatings, waterproof fabrics, and firefighting foam.
These chemicals accumulate in soil, water, and human bodies, raising health concerns: Forever chemicals have been detected in drinking water supplies across the country.
- pollutantsHarmful environmental substances
- biomagnificationToxins accumulating through food chains
- toxic buildupAccumulated harmful substances
- PFASPersistent fluorinated synthetic compounds
- compoundsBonded element substances
bioaccumulation · environmental · persistence · water contamination · liver damage · toxicity · immutable · chronic exposure · carcinogenic · infinite · eternity · filtration systems · fluorine · cancer risk · hazardous · soil pollution · Camp Lejeune · Erin Brockovich
forever chemicalbiodegradable
Able to decompose naturally
compostable · cellulose · bioplastic · biopolymer · organic matter
forever chemicalsustainable material
Substance harvested without depletion
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