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Scientists find a simple way to destroy 'forever chemicals' — by beheading them (www.livescience.com)
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the chemicals may interfere with the body's hormones, raise cholesterol levels, affect fertility and increase the risk of certain cancers, according to the EPA."

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[–] girsaysdoom@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago

Agreed 100%. They should be forced to add the cost of handling and recycling the material. Honestly, this should've been done with all plastic from the get go too.