Key Facts
Replacing plastic with whatever materials being biodegradable, compostable, or both is not enough. Although alternative materials are less damaging to the environment, we still need to learn about what they can do to our bodies.
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In this section, let's look at some key facts about how a wrong material can be harmful.
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What are PFAS
In 2021 August, the FDA informed the food packaging industry of the coming regulations of PFAS based on the findings by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that PFAS are associated with an adverse health effect. PFAS belong to a group of widely used man-made organic chemical substances. One famous substance from this family is PFOA, which is used in the process to make "Teflon", the most notorious compound - nicknamed "forever chemical". It will never break down in the environment and will lead to a number of diseases.
The European Union is also considering expanding the restriction on long-chain PFAS in addition to short-chain ones. In January 2018, the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) tested over 130 disposable food serviceware products and found 58% to be fluorinated, CEH found that the products “consistently tested as no or low-fluorine” were made of “clay-coated paper or paperboard, clear PLA, and uncoated paper” while those that "consistently tested as fluorinated" were made of "all molded fiber products such as wheat fiber (wheat straw or wheat stalk), ‘blend of plant fibers,’ silver grass (miscanthus), and sugarcane waste (bagasse)"
Why is BPA Concerning
BPA, also known as Bisphenol A, is a synthesized chemical compound widely used to produce daily disposable plastic products including water bottles and food containers. While authorities keep stating there’s no reason to be concerned, mounting evidence is telling a very different story. Studies show that BPA is linked to serious heath side effects. This notorious chemical is found to cause reproductive, immunity, and neurological problems. Evidence also links BPA to health risks including Alzheimer’s, childhood asthma, metabolic disease, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Truely Safe & Healthy Alternative
Cutlery made by Amaïzed can provide the true safety and health that people are looking for. And we are relentless about it. We make sure every product shipped out from our factory meets and exceeds applicable regulations. Our paperboard products are clear of PFAS or BPA. We see paperboard as the future material that can provide consumers the safety they want while reducing pollution. We also focus on the production process and control each step to make sure all outputs are clean.
A New Experience
Paperboard utensils can serve your eating experience with a satiny smooth texture. Our meticulous design gives them excellent performance in terms of strength, waterproofness, and heat resistance. Moreover, paperboard causes no effect on the taste of food as birchwood cutlery. All paperboard fiber is sourced from forests managed sustainably (FSC-certified). You can just enjoy your meal with peace of mind
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