Sustainable, PFAS-Free Food Packaging Introduced by Zume and Solenis
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are commonly-used chemicals in food packaging that are thought to have harmful environmental and health effects. The continued partnership between sustainability solutions company Zume and specialty chemical producer Solenis has resulted in the development of 100 percent PFAS-free molded fiber packaging.
PFAS are popular in single-use plastics and other packaging due to their ability to resist water and grease. Unfortunately, these chemicals do not degrade naturally and can leach into soil, potentially contaminating water sources. In addition to the issue of non-biodegradable pollution, PFAS compounds have been linked to health problems including cancer, intensifying the motivation to eliminate PFAS from food packaging.