Maine Monitor interviews MacRae about PFAS and composting
Jean MacRae, a professor of civil engineering at the University of Maine, was interviewed by the Maine Monitor in an article about the importance of quality compost for Maine’s soil health, especially in light of the PFAS crisis. MacRae said that given the difficulty determining which paper and cardboard materials contain PFAS, it’s best to apply the precautionary principle and avoid potential hazards — meaning just compost food scraps. Don’t add paper, cardboard, so-called “compostables” (including “biobags”) or tea bags, and be sure to peel off fruit and vegetable labels.