3M says it will discontinue producing 'forever chemicals.'

3M to Discontinue Use of 'Forever Chemicals'

Meanwhile, three, um, saying that the company will stop making forever chemicals P. F. A. S. Substances I take a long time to break down and the environment. This is what they're called, and research has shown exposure to the chemicals causes health problems like kidney and testicular cancers, thyroid disease and high cholesterol. Environmental groups have taken aim at these chemicals, with lawsuits targeting Three M. And other manufacturers stating it would stop producing and using p. F. A. S. Based products by the end of 2025.