Teflon and the Environment

Paper Summary:

Current studies show that products containing the brand name Teflon? and other Teflon-like surfaces are emitting an array of toxic chemicals into our atmosphere. The paper shows that. although most of use these everyday products in the shape of pots, pans. and hairdryers, we don't realize the severity of the long-term effects on the environment. The paper also looks at what the average consumer can do to help repair some of the damage these dangerous pollutants have caused.

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"Studies have also shown that these contaminants can have harmful effects on caged birds including symptoms such as "lack of coordination, wheezing, weakness, respiratory distress, and convulsions. Usually death occurs too rapidly for treatment" (Thaxton). When heated to temperatures well above those used in normal cooking, Teflon? not only emits these TFAs but also the same CFCs that were banned by the EPA because of their negative impact on the ozone layer."

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