This CEO wants to get forever chemicals out of our water—and bodies

Allonnia CEO Nicole Richards talks about the startup’s ingenious solutions to removing PFAS and other dangerous chemicals from the water supply.

Forever chemicals, known scientifically as PFAS, are typically traced back to the late 1930s and a DuPont innovation, which the chemical company branded “Teflon.” Given its oil- and water-resistant properties, this seemingly miraculous substance allowed for the creation of the nonstick pan. It was emblematic of the creations of the American Century, which improved people’s day-to-day lives but came with longer-term health risks.

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