PFAS have been widely used for decades due to their unique properties in various domestic and industrial applications. They are resistant to water and virtually indestructible, earning their nickname “forever chemicals”. They are also seen as the poison of the century.
The increasing awareness of their impact on health and on our environment has put PFAS in the spotlight for regulators, particularly in Europe and to a lesser extent in the US. Restricting their use poses regulatory and market risk for companies but also opens up investment opportunities, notably in pollution cleanup solutions or in PFAS replacement.
