New Hampshire Legislature Moves to Ban Harmful Ski Wax

New Hampshire's legislators have moved to introduce a bill banning the use of PFAS. PFAS, or polyfluoroalkyl substances are a class of synthetic chemicals used to make products water-resistant. Recent research has linked the use of PFAS to negative health affects such as cancer, high cholesterol, reproductive issues, and more.
The outdoor industry specifically has made moves away from PFAS in recent years. Products like Gore-Tex released a PFAS free membrane in 2022, and have cont