edit: just noticed that "2.2 Kg" is used twice in the EPA release [0]...that's either a pretty weird unit of measurement or an error of some kind since 1 kg = 2.2 lb
[0] https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-takes-action-protect-pe...
I remember them being pretty common. But that has probably changed over the years as you indicate.
They might say there's more to life than trying to live forever.
They look nice and produce a pleasant, warm light; I would also guess many people aren't aware of their impact on air quality. Surprisingly, different people have different opinions about what matters in a given situation.
In my fantasy world these were all covered in beeswax, but I doubt there's enough beeswax for all of those applicatins. I don't suppose anyone knows what the wax is/was made of, and whether it had any health concerns as well?
second from top comment is this:
"Why not require companies that use fluorinated plastic containers to print a large warning label on them informing consumers of the danger like we do with cigarettes/tobacco? If the EPA can't force their hand, maybe we can try to change consumer behavior."
and i have to admit, that was my very own reaction when i saw this press release
This study[1] found that the recycled plastics analyzed were fairly toxic. I recall another that found the same for recycled synthetic clothing, but I was unable to find a reference.
1. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/11/231110112511.h...
Even better, there’s no such unit of mass as “Kg”. It’s “kg”.