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And if you apply wax yourself, look for products labeled PFAS-free.
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If you apply wax yourself look for PFAS-free products
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- Environmental Working Group
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- February 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM (3 months ago)
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- February 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM (3 months ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/15/climate/olympics-ski-snowboard-wax-pfas-forever-chemicals.html
Three athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics were disqualified for using ski wax containing PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' which are banned due to environmental and health concerns. The athletes, including a Japanese snowboarder and two South Korean skiers, were unaware their equipment contained the banned substances. The article discusses the ban, the health risks of PFAS, and the potential for contamination.
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