Regulatory
For decades, the carpet industry in northwest Georgia (country), including major players like Berkshire Hathaway — Shaw Industries and JK Industries, used PFAS 'forever chemicals' for stain resistance, discharging wastewater into local rivers. This led…
Impact: Berkshire Hathaway — Shaw Industries, a major carpet manufacturer, is blamed for PFAS contamination due to its historical use of the chemicals and is facing lawsuits, though it attributes blame to chemical suppliers and claims compliance with regulations.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles