Is Your Kitchen Paper Safe? The Hidden Risks of PFAS and Microplastics!
- Jeremy H
- Jul 9
- 2 min read
When you roll out a sheet of baking paper or air-fryer liner, you are likely thinking about an easy clean-up, not toxic chemicals. For decades, we’ve trusted food-grade paper to be a safe barrier between our meals and high heat. However, recent environmental and health studies have revealed a worrying truth: PFAS and microplastics.
The Danger of "Forever Chemicals" (PFAS)
Have you ever wondered how a thin piece of paper can resist grease and water so perfectly under extreme heat?
In conventional manufacturing, this grease-proofing trick is often achieved by adding PFAS.
Known as "forever chemicals," PFAS do not break down in the environment or in the human body. When heated in your oven or air fryer, these chemicals can migrate directly into your food. Long-term exposure to PFAS has been linked to hormonal disruptions, immune system suppression, and increased cancer risks.
The Silent Threat of Microplastics
Another common industry practice is coating kitchen paper with a thin layer of plastic (like polyethylene) to prevent liquid from soaking through. While this makes the paper sturdy, it introduces a silent threat: microplastics.
When exposed to high temperatures, these plastic linings can degrade, releasing microscopic plastic particles into your roasted vegetables or baked goods. Furthermore, these plastic-coated papers are impossible to recycle or compost, meaning they end up in landfills, breaking down into microplastics that pollute our oceans and soil for centuries.
Cooking Safely with MyFibres
All MyFibres products—including our air fryer liners, baking papers, and deli bags—are strictly 100% PFAS-free, plastic-free, and chemical-free.
Instead of relying on toxic chemical coatings or plastic films, we utilise advanced, mechanical fibre technology to achieve exceptional grease resistance and wet strength. This means you get all the non-stick, heat-resistant performance you need, with absolutely zero chemical migration.
Because our paper is crafted purely from natural wood fibres, it is completely compostable and biodegradable. When you finish your meal, the paper can return to nature without leaving a trace of microplastics behind.
MyFibres offers smart, sustainable solutions for everyday life with an eco-friendly range of paper products for your kitchen. We believe that your cooking choices should not endanger your health nor the planet.
Our paper is PFAS-free, toluene-free, made from 100% virgin pulp.
MyFibres - My Everyday Paper, Smarter.
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