PFAS for Composters: A Chemistry Primer—and an Uncertain Future

Introduction:

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) are also colloquially known as “forever chemicals,” given their slow degradation properties in nature. They might also accurately be described as “everywhere chemicals,” given their widespread, worldwide consumer and manufacturing uses for decades. While much of the recent PFAS focus has been on their potentially harmful human effects on drinking water, other sources are being scrutinized as well; compost products are no exception.

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Author: Mark McDaniel