Qwarzo, the Italian company behind a plastic-free, recyclable coating for paper, is expanding in Europe. Now used by Starbucks and Lavazza, Qwarzo® enables brands to ditch plastic without compromising performance. Founder Luca Panzeri: “Scalable, responsible solutions are not just possible—they're happening now.” #SustainablePackaging #Qwarzo #MaterialsInnovation #PFASFree #CircularEconomy
Read our interview with Luca Panzeri here: https://www.movetheneedle.news/brands/qwarzo-steps-into-the-european-spotlight-/

Random #Coffee review:
I don’t write online reviews but I have a backstory behind this purchase and wanted to share.

1. I wanted a small, countertop milk frother that worked well.
2. I wanted it to be #pfasfree because I am trying to avoid #pfas where possible.

It was shocking how difficult #2 was. Many times, the non-stick feature of the frother was practically hidden in the specs.

I finally found the Instapot Magic Froth. I’ve had it since January and it has worked great! Stainless Steel, hot and cold options. Reasonable size. And, I have had zero issues keeping it clean. It’s easy. There’s no need for non-stick.

No sponsorships so buy it wherever you want.
Preferably not Amazon.
SKU in the alt text.

🔟A focus on #PFAS consumer uses will slow down innovation to find alternatives for all uses. A comprehensive universal restriction is key to developing a flourishing industry producing #PFAS-free alternatives. corporateeurope.org/en/2025/05/c...

🌱 Safe and sustainable by design of next generation chemicals and materials: SSbD4CheM project innovations in the textiles, cosmetic and automotive sectors. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csbj.2025.03.022

📚 CSBJ NAM: https://www.csbj.org/nano

#GreenInnovation #SustainableMaterials #SSbD #ChemicalSafety #EUresearch #LCA #PFASFree #HorizonEurope

Study to focus on how #PFAS travels from Maine's rural schools to #ResidentialWells

MDI Bio Lab plans to sample water from homeowners near several #HancockCounty schools.

"Scientists say #cleaning supplies and #FloorWax commonly used in schools are made with PFAS chemicals that go through septic systems and seep into the #groundwater. Mount Desert Island Regional School System Superintendent Mike Zboray said the district hopes to switch to #PFASfree alternatives."

Author: Vivien Leigh (NEWS CENTER Maine)
Published: 6:15 PM EDT May 23, 2024

BAR HARBOR, Maine — Researchers plan to test residential wells near several Hancock County schools to determine if their wastewater is causing the spread of PFAS chemicals.

Filtration systems were installed at Mount Desert High School several years ago after elevated levels of toxic chemicals were discovered in its drinking water.

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/tech/science/environment/pfas/studyhow-pfas-travels-from-rural-schools-residential-wells-hancock-county-maine-health/97-536c8780-c99b-456e-826b-84b6bfe5cb4f

#Maine #PFASPollution #FloorWax #Schools #MaineSchools #WaterIsLife #EnvironmentalPollution #CleaningProducts