by Marguerite Adelman 
WILPF Burlington Branch and Earth Democracy Committee

October 2022

Forever chemicals, or PFAShave monopolized the news in the last year— especially since the EPA lowered its lifetime advisory limits for two of the most common PFAS to almost 0 parts per trillion (PPT), and is considering classifying them as hazardous substances. 

Would you like to learn more about Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and their impact? Marguerite Adelman of WILPF Burlington has designed a free Zoom program for WILPF branches across the country that would like to understand this complex issue as it relates to their state and community. 

The workshop will include:

●    detailed information about PFAS in your state and specific location 
●    how to use the Military Poisons website to conduct research 
●    laws and legislation about PFAS in your state and nationally 
●    actions that can be taken at the local, state, and national level to restrict PFAS
●    ways to reduce personal risk from PFAS contamination

Each one-hour workshop will be tailored to your location and offered at a time that is convenient for you and your WILPF members. An additional thirty minutes or hour can be added, dedicated to questions and discussion.

All resources and materials developed through WILPF US mini-grants and the WILPF US Earth Democracy committee will be shared with participating WILPF branches, including PFAS information sheets, grant proposals, sample letters to the editor, and more. 

Contact Marguerite at PFASinfo@wilpfus.org to request a free Zoom workshop.