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Starbucks announces ban of toxic “forever chemicals” in its food packaging

Starbucks commits to eliminating PFAS from all U.S. packaging by the end of 2022, and international packaging in 2023

Toxic-Free Future and its Mind the Store program applaud this commitment and urge Congress to pass ban on PFAS in food packaging

Burger King announces global ban of toxic “forever chemicals” in food packaging

Restaurant Brands International commits to eliminating PFAS in food packaging by 2025 in all stores worldwide including Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes

The Environmental Protection Agency announces limited PFAS roadmap

Today, the U.S.  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its roadmap on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a class of toxic chemicals known to cause harm to people and the environment.