Outdoor apparel companies have long relied on PFAS, so-called forever chemicals, to make products water-resistant. Retailers only recently started working out how to ditch PFAS in outdoor clothing and gear. Maridav / Alamy Stock Photo

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Synthetic substances known as PFAS are in everything from non-stick pans to clothing.

‘We must break the taboo that ‘forever chemicals’ are indispensable’ comes via ChinaTechNews.com.