Profile | ADOPTERS

Logo	Name	Type	Year of Establishment	Industry Tag
	The French National Assembly	Government Body	1958	Environment
Hi we’re The French National Assembly! The French National Assembly is the lower house of France’s Parliament, elected by citizens to debate, amend, and pass laws, approve the budget, and oversee the government. It spearheaded France’s PFAS crackdown by adopting a bill in May 2024 to protect the public from PFAS which was later enacted as a Law.
	San Francisco Fire Department	Government Body	1866	Safety
Hi we’re San Francisco Fire Department! The San Francisco Fire Department is a major U.S. municipal fire/EMS agency that protects people of San Francisco and its visitors from fires, natural disasters, accidents, hazardous materials incidents. It has recently become a PFAS leader by moving its entire frontline force to PFAS-free turnout gear to reduce firefighter “forever chemical” exposure. SFFD accelerated the change using a $2.35M FEMA grant plus city matching funds to buy roughly 1,100 sets of PFAS-Free Firefighter gear.
	Nel Hydrogen	Industry Player	1927
Hi we’re Nel Hydrogen! Nel Hydrogen, a major electrolyzer manufacturer, uses PFAS (like Nafion) in its core proton exchange membranes (PEMs) for hydrogen production, but faces pressure from potential EU bans on these persistent "forever chemicals," driving research by partners like Columbia Engineering (with Nel) to develop PFAS-free alternatives, aiming to reduce environmental risks associated with these long-lasting substances used in the growing hydrogen economy.
	New Mexico Environment Department	Government Body	1991	Environment
Hi we’re New Mexico Environment Department! New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is the state agency responsible for protecting New Mexico’s environment and public health through regulation, monitoring, and enforcement of water, air, and land contamination programs. NMED collaborates with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to sample drinking water systems, surface water, and private wells to test for PFAS contamination. Through the implementation of the PFAS Protection Act, it is gradually phasing out intentionally added PFAS in consumer products.
	Environment and Climate Change Canada	Government Body	1971	Water Treatment Environment
Hi we’re Environment and Climate Change Canada! ECCC is a federal department in Canada responsible for environmental protection, conservation, and climate change mitigation. It conducts scientific research, develops policies, and ensures compliance with environmental regulations to safeguard natural resources and ecosystems.ECCC plays a key role in monitoring and regulating these "forever chemicals." It conducts research on their environmental impact, particularly their persistence and bioaccumulation in ecosystems. ECCC also leads efforts to assess and mitigate the risks of PFAS in Canadian waters, soil, and wildlife. The department collaborates with other agencies and international partners to develop risk assessments and support regulatory measures aimed at reducing PFAS contamination.
	VEI Contracting	Others	2003	Water Treatment
Hi we’re VEI Contracting! VEI Contracting Inc., a Canadian-owned environmental firm with over 20 years of experience, has received Government of Canada funding through the Innovative Solutions Canada (ISC) program to demonstrate PFAS destruction in contaminated media, partnering with Parsons Inc. to validate an aqueous-electron-based defluorination technology at its Kitchener, Ontario R&D facility.
	Premix	Industry Player	1980	Material
Hi we’re Premix! Premix Group, a global leader in functional plastics, is partnering with Techmer PM to commercialize PFAS-free additive technology embedded in polymer matrices for high-performance healthcare and diagnostic applications, promoting sustainability, patient safety, and environmental responsibility.
	Rab	Industry Player	1981	Textile
Hi we’re Rab! Rab, a British outdoor brand owned by Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd., has completed its transition to PFAS-free shell technologies with the launch of a new collection featuring ePE membrane technology, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable performance apparel.