The EPA just rewrote federal PFAS limits—but the biggest revelations aren’t in the fine print. Find out what the changes really mean for compliance in 2025.
What the New PFAS Limits Reveal About Compliance in 2025
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The Hidden Cost of Free Fertilizer: What the Galey & Lord Case Means for Waste Management
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What’s the real cost of free waste disposal? Learn how the Galey & Lord case highlights the need for better compliance in waste management.
PFAS in 2025: What You Need to Know About Forever Chemicals
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PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” have become a major environmental and health concern in 2025. With new research uncovering their widespread impact and governments implementing stricter regulations, businesses and individuals must stay informed. From drinking water contamination to waste disposal challenges, understanding PFAS is more critical than ever. In this guide, we’ll break down...
Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in 2025: More Dangerous Than Ever
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PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are more hazardous than previously believed. In 2025, new research and regulations continue to reveal their widespread impact on human health and the environment. From drinking water contamination to industrial pollution, these persistent chemicals pose serious risks. As regulatory agencies ramp up restrictions and businesses seek safer...
The Dangers of Chrysotile Asbestos and Why the EPA is Taking Action in 2025
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The EPA has proposed a ban on chrysotile asbestos, the last asbestos type imported in the U.S., to enhance public health protection. This rule, stemming from the 2016 Lautenberg Act, aims to phase out its use in existing products and prevent new uses, addressing serious health risks tied to this dangerous substance.
PFAS 101: Everything You Need to Know About Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
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The following is a definitive guide to PFAS chemicals, starting with their history, what has made them so beneficial to manufacturing, their impact on the environment, and why we must find alternatives. We also go in-depth on the methods available to remove them from soil and water, as well as regulations that are being made this very moment to control their use and limit their negative impacts...
Innovative Technologies to Scrub PFAS from Tap Water: A Look at the Future of Water Filtration
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been utilized in various industries worldwide since the 1940s. These chemicals are used in products such as non-stick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, and firefighting foams. However, PFAS are highly persistent in the environment and the human body, which has led to them being dubbed “forever chemicals...
Scientists have Discovered a Method for Breaking Down Toxic Forever Chemicals
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U.S. scientists have discovered a method to destroy harmful chemicals that were previously indestructible. These chemicals are a global pollution problem and health risk.
The Biden Administration Moves to Regulate Forever Chemicals” that We’re Exposed to Every Day”
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The Biden Administration has been making strides in regulating chemicals that threaten the health of millions of Americans. In a historic move on October 18th, 2021—the Biden administration announced that it will begin to regulate a group of long-lasting, human-made chemicals called PFASs (perfluorinated alkyl substances) that are known to cause cancer and other diseases. These chemicals can be...
Hazardous Waste Disposal – Where Does It Go and Who Handles It?
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‘Hazardous waste’ calls to mind glowing tubs of nuclear or biological residues. But in fact, every household and most businesses will generate some hazardous waste. This could be used lightbulbs or old batteries, residues from auto engine maintenance — or large quantities of sludges left over from complex chemical manufacturing, and everything in between. It all needs to be disposed of...
What are PFAS Chemicals and How Should You Dispose of Them?
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PFAS are a group of chemicals with industrial, commercial and home uses. They’ve been around since the 1930s and started being produced in quantity in the 1950s. Since then they’ve gotten into every corner of our lives, and many processes produce large quantities of PFAS-contaminated waste.