We have found PFAS elements in plenty of production processes and products. And for these cases, we don’t have solutions that could be easily implemented in real time. So ‘zero PFAS’ is not possible.
Then, there are areas where we honestly have no idea how to replace PFAS, for example in many medical devices. And in these areas where we don’t yet know how we can get PFAS out
Then at least start to eliminate them where it is possible: single use cups, pizza boxes, oven paper, pans, rain jackets, dental floss, skiing wax etc.
And for the other areas tax all PFAS products with an increasing rate year-by-year. If the alternative is ‘just keep going’ I have doubts that the industry is trying hard enough to find substitutes.
Guy sounds bought. He’s claiming the progress has stopped and solution will never be found. That’s not what history teaches us.
I think he’s just being honest.
I mean, he does say that:
Wherever PFAS can be quickly replaced by other substances, we should do it.
He’s qualifying it to death unfortunately, with talk of timeframes and poor chemical industry.
Easy. You ban products using PFAS. Done. Alternatives will be found if it’s pressing enough.