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How do I avoid these?

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Starbright boat polish contains and advertises that it has PTEF. Think about that , a product designed to be rubbed all over l boats until it “wears off” in waterways. I used to use it ( it is a good polish) until I realized how messed up that is.

A lot of good lubricants and dry lubricants and anti-sieze bolt coatings have PFAs. Most waterproof fabrics like tents, goretex jackets and boots, waterproofing sprays, etc also contain them. Atleast waxed canvas and wool is making a big comeback in the outdoors communities.

Non stick cookware. Water repellent and stain resistant items and coatings. Stuff like that.

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Largely by avoiding waterproof or water resistant skincare products such as sunscreen and makeup. Also avoid using nonstick cookware.

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But I need sunscreen or my stupid Irish skin will turn into a big lump of cancer anyway.

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I think the key there was “water resistant”, suggesting the substance is used in the additives to make it resist getting rinsed off.

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It’s not a required ingredient for sunscreen to work, it’s just to make it more water resistant (it stays on your skin longer) so those chemicals are typically used in sunscreen that’s marked for water/sports applications. You can buy PFAS free sunscreen too

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Use the ThinkSport brand.

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Ahh yes, the bury your head in the sand trick

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Also non-stick pans, flame-retardant fabrics, …

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I recently got a reverse osmosis water filter to remove it from my water. Since I rent I got a countertop filter but if you own your place you can get a filter installed for all your water.

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Thanks. Any chance you could share a link so I know what to look for?

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Mine is from a company called bluevua. They’re on Amazon.

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