Forever chemicals PFAS won’t be in office supplies from 3M

So-called “forever chemicals” are hazardous chemicals that don’t break down over time and can accumulate in the bodies of humans and animals, causing brain damage and diseases such as cancer. 3M announced it will stop making such forever chemicals starting in 2025, an important step that sets the tone for other companies and chemical manufacturers. Forever chemicals such as PFAS have famously poisoned the water system in parts of Michigan and other U.S. states and are challenging to clean up or track. This leaves private citizens not knowing if they are ingesting chemicals in tap water or while swimming in public waters.