Taking on PFAS in Design: BWBR Sheds Light on the Cost of “Forever Chemicals"
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The latest Side of Design podcast pulls back the curtain on PFAS, the infamous "forever chemicals" making headlines for their carcinogenic and environmentally damaging properties, and their widespread presence in many common finishes and materials—from stain-resistant couches to flame-retardant clothing to nonstick pans.
Host Matt Gerstner welcomes BWBR specialists Sara Biedenbender (Interior Designer), Kat Lauer (Project Planner), and Rachael Spires (Associate Principal and Performance Design & Quality Manager) for a lively conversation.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to PFAS and Today's Guests (00:00:00)
2. What Are PFAS and Why They Matter (00:01:21)
3. PFAS Challenges in Lab Design (00:05:07)
4. Interior Design Approach to PFAS (00:08:38)
5. Natural Materials as PFAS Alternatives (00:13:13)
6. Regulations and Industry Shifts (00:17:07)
7. Environmental Impact and Future Solutions (00:19:32)
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