ON-DEMAND

Forever Chemicals: A Problem... Forever?

For decades PFAS have saved lives and shaped modern living — but at a cost we may never erase.

These “forever chemicals” have powered medical breakthroughs and conveniences for nearly 75 years. Yet the same durability that made them indispensable now makes them one of today’s defining health, environmental, and business risks. The dilemma: how do we weigh lifesaving and life-changing uses against harms that may last for generations?

This on-demand debate brings together experts from WSP, Norwegian Hospital Procurement Trust and EcoOnline to confront the PFAS paradox:

• Should EHS teams act now to manage PFAS risk or wait for regulators to set the pace?
• How are companies already managing the PFAS phase out and what have they learned?
• When is “essential use” truly defensible — and when is it delay by another name?
• Will stricter EPA and EU rules drive accountability or create burdens that backfire?