MORNING SENTINEL • April 1, 2022
The ski industry, which has moved away from products containing PFAS. Skiing appears to be among the few sports and industries to have taken steps to restrict the use of PFAS at a time when PFAS contamination looks to be worsening in Maine. For years, fluoro waxes were considered the top wax option for competitive skiers. But after testing showed chemicals in fluoro waxes leech into the ground and cause health problems among those applying the wax, racing organizations began banning their use, and major retailers have stopped selling products containing them.