They're in cookware, cosmetic products, clothing, tap water, and even detectable in human bodies – PFAS, a group of synthetic chemicals.

PFAS are known as "forever chemicals" because they resist breaking down and can stay in the body for prolonged periods of time.

However, a new nontoxic material developed by Northwestern University scientists could replace these harmful chemicals in paper-based food and beverage packaging.

Professor of Chemistry SonBinh Nguyen and Professor of Engineering Tim Wei have developed a graphene oxide solution that is water- and oil-resistant, more compostable, and recyclable than the current average paper plate or take-out cup.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/northwestern-university-scientists-develop-possible-replacement-for-pfas-common-forever-chemicals/ar-AA1FK3u0?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=25f47d51de074b82bee69ec1818b0ea9&ei=58