•According to a recent study, the majority of toilet paper sold worldwide includes dangerous chemicals and may be a substantial contributor to water contamination....CONTINUE READING
•According to research, the toilet paper we use contains a lot of PFAS which are per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds. These substances can pollute drinking water sources and do not degrade.
•The team examined toilet paper products sold in different areas in the United States and discovered that products made of recycled fibres and non-organic toilet paper were the main sources of long-lasting chemicals.
•The study’s authors stated that toilet paper should be considered as a potentially major source of PFAS entering wastewater treatment systems.
•A family of 14,000 chemicals known as PFAS is used to make consumer goods resistant to heat and moisture. They are also utilized in a variety of home goods such as wiring, adhesives, furniture, clothing and adhesives.
•These compounds; which as their name implies don’t normally degrade have been related to major health problems like cancer, pregnancy difficulties, liver and kidney illness, autoimmune diseases and others.PFAS can be absorbed through the skin,
•Recent research has connected high levels of PFAS intake with elevated cholesterol and blood pressure, a higher risk of kidney or testicular cancer, a reduced response in children to vaccinations and more…CONTINUE READING>>
