California bill to ban "forever chemicals" in cookware pits celebrity chefs against environmental advocates

California legislature votes to phase out “forever chemicals” in cookware and other household items

California lawmakers voted to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called “forever chemicals,” in cookware. The move has pulled in celebrity chefs on one side and environmentalists, including actor Mark Ruffalo, on the other. The proposal, Senate Bill 682, would prohibit PFAS in cookware, cleaning products, dental floss, ski wax,…

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California bill to ban "forever chemicals" in cookware pits celebrity chefs against environmental advocates

California bill to ban “forever chemicals” in cookware pits celebrity chefs against environmental advocates

California lawmakers are weighing whether to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called “forever chemicals,” in cookware. The move has pulled in celebrity chefs on one side and environmentalists, including actor Mark Ruffalo, on the other. The proposal, Senate Bill 682, would prohibit PFAS in cookware, cleaning products, dental floss,…

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