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Forest Products Laboratory
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Government Body
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1910 |
Agriculture
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Hi we’re Forest Products Laboratory!
The Forest Products Laboratory is a national research laboratory operating under the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The Lab is responsible for scientific research on wood and developing innovative wood products. In collaboration with University of Maine, they developed dry-thermoformed PFAS-free CNF paper plates with improved oil and water resistance.
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Maine Laboratories
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Others
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2022 |
Environment
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Hi we’re Maine Laboratories!
Maine Laboratories LLC is an analytical testing lab based in Norridgewock, Maine, focused on measuring PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in environmental samples. Maine Laboratories LLC (now rebranded as PFAS Laboratories) is an analytical testing lab based in Norridgewock, Maine, focused on measuring PFAS (“forever chemicals”) in environmental samples.
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International Maritime Organization (IMO)
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Others
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1948 |
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Hi we’re International Maritime Organization (IMO)!
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is implementing a significant ban on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), specifically PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid), in ship firefighting foams, with new SOLAS regulations taking effect January 1, 2026, requiring ships to transition to PFAS-free alternatives to protect marine environments and human health from these persistent "forever chemicals".
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Washington State Department of Ecology
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Government Body
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1970 |
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Hi we’re Washington State Department of Ecology!
The Washington State Department of Ecology adopted amendments to its Safer Products for Washington rule on November 20, 2025, to regulate intentionally added PFAS in consumer products. Effective December 21, 2025, the rule bans intentionally added PFAS in certain product categories and requires reporting for others, with the reporting period starting January 1, 2026.
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European Parliament
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Government Body
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1952 |
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Hi we’re European Parliament!
The European Parliament is actively pushing for broad restrictions on PFAS (forever chemicals), notably by backing a ban in food packaging and supporting a wider ECHA-led proposal to restrict nearly all PFAS uses under REACH, allowing them only where essential, reflecting growing concern over health impacts and a desire for cleaner water and safer products
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Cycle Capital
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Investor
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2009 |
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Hi we’re Cycle Capital!
Cycle Capital, a climate tech VC firm, is actively involved in addressing PFAS ("forever chemicals") contamination through investments, notably co-leading a funding round for Ecofilter Tek, a company developing innovative filtration for PFAS removal, showcasing their commitment to financing solutions for persistent environmental pollutants like PFAS through their platforms like Cycle Momentum and Cycle H2O. Their focus is on funding technologies that provide efficient, less wasteful solutions for water purification, aligning with broader efforts to tackle the global challenge of PFAS pollution.
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Innovate UK
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Investor
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2004 |
Environment
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Hi we’re Innovate UK!
Innovate UK is a part of UK Research and Innovation, is the UK’s innovation agency. Their mission is to help companies to grow through their development and commercialisation of new products, processes and services. Innovate UK has funded and supported multiple programmes and projects focused on PFAS remediation, monitoring and substitution. Examples include grants for developing PFAS?free fire?fighting foams, next?gen adsorbent materials for PFAS removal from water, and sensor technologies for detecting ultra?short?chain PFAS in the environment. The agency also collaborates with regulatory bodies and industry to accelerate commercialization of PFAS alternatives and ensure UK industries are ready for upcoming PFAS restrictions.
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OWASA
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Government Body
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1976 |
Water Treatment
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Hi we’re OWASA!
Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) is the utility responsible for providing water and wastewater services in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro region of North Carolina. The authority has undertaken efforts such as testing biosolids for PFAS beginning and participating in regional initiatives to understand PFAS sources in land?applied wastewater sludge. Recently, OWASA announced receipt of approximately $1.96?million from a settlement with a major PFAS manufacturer to support treatment and remediation actions
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