Nothing lasts forever, except for toxic man-made PFAS chemicals. Everyday we come into contact with these ‘forever chemicals’ as they’re found in a variety of products, from food packaging to frying pans and raincoats. [1]
Not surprisingly, people all across Europe already have high levels of these dangerous chemicals in their bodies which can cause severe health issues such as cancer, infertility and birth defects. [2]
But big companies like 3M, Dupont and Bayer-Monsanto don’t care. They keep using them and have lied to us for decades about their impact on our water, air and our bodies.
These and other companies hid research on the dangers for 50 years, even from their own factory workers! [3] Now that journalists have uncovered the truth, these companies are spending 20 million euro a year to lobby our European representatives to continue with these ‘forever’ chemicals. [4]
What’s more they’re getting away with it. There was already a plan to fix the outdated, inefficient and slow chemicals control law and get rid of these and other harmful chemicals in Europe, but it’s lying in a drawer gathering dust! We need European leaders to put this plan into action.
The clock is ticking for EU leaders hoping to be re-elected in 4 months. If enough of us let them know that this is an issue people from across Europe care about, they will be forced to listen. Add your voice to demand a toxic-free Europe now!