At Stockholm University, Professor Ian Cousins and his team have identified 530 potential substitutes for PFAS, while researcher Romain Figuière has mapped over 300 services PFAS provides across various sectors. The project aims to create an overview of PFAS uses and alternatives, emphasizing the need for a collaborative platform. The Swedish NGO ChemSec has launched a marketplace for PFAS alternatives, viewing the transition as an economic opportunity. However, challenges remain in finding substitutes for critical applications. The proposed regulation faces industry opposition, but optimism exists for a PFAS-free future. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)