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Eugene

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3. two different companies, two different pollutants

Reply to BigmanPigman (Reply #2)

Tue May 13, 2025, 07:11 PM

May 13

3M (Scotchgard, Dyneon, etc.) - PFAS forever chemicals uses in non-stick coatings among other things

S.C. Johnson (Ziploc bags) - microplastics as a breakdown product

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3M to pay New Jersey up to $450M in landmark 'forever chemical' settlement [View all] Eugene May 13 OP

And the individual Municipalities JustAnotherGen May 13 #1

Does this have anything to do with the Ziploc Bag court case BigmanPigman May 13 #2

two different companies, two different pollutants Eugene May 13 #3

Is 3M going to appeal? BigmanPigman May 13 #4

No, it's a settlement. 3M has agreed to pay. Eugene May 14 #5