Australia has just taken a step in addressing one of the most persistent environmental and health challenges of our time: PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), often called "forever chemicals". After more than a year of hearings, site visits, and expert testimony, the Senate Select Committee on PFAS has released its final report, a nearly 400-page document that exposes regulatory gaps and sets out 47 recommendations for urgent action. "For too long, PFAS chemicals have

More and more households are turning to air fryers for quick, healthy, and energy-efficient cooking. But few realize the hidden environmental cost of cleaning them. Eco-friendly cooking starts with smarter choices Did you know that, according to the US Geological Survey, hand-washing dishes can waste up to 7 liters of water per minute? And when it comes to cleaning greasy air fryer baskets, the environmental cost adds up fast: hot water, harsh detergents, and energy-int