As lawmakers around the world weigh bans of 'forever chemicals,” many manufacturers are pushing back, saying there often is no substitute.

  • @RubberElectrons@lemmy.world
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    108 months ago

    The point is being missed. We shouldn’t use pfas for convenience items like pans and such. If we keep them well contained in EV batteries, that’s probably ok.

    • @Haywire@lemm.ee
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      48 months ago

      I concur. Plastic makes great electrical insulation, but not great disposable cups. Petroleum is very versatile feedstock but not a good energy source.

    • @Haywire@lemm.ee
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      18 months ago

      I do wonder if cooking in nonstick pans without oil is less risky than cooking with oil in conventional pans.

      • Clegko
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        28 months ago

        I don’t think there’s really any measurable difference, assuming the nonstick pan isn’t scuffed enough to cause bits and pieces to flake off into your food.

        • @Haywire@lemm.ee
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          8 months ago

          Cooking oil decomposes into carcinogens. Especially low smoke point oils.

          (Admittedly the increased risk from either is pretty low)