Q&A Spotlight! 🌟 Q: What does PCBs mean? A: PCBs stands for Polychlorinated Biphenyls, a class of toxic chemicals once used in paints, caulking, sealants, and electrical components—especially in school buildings constructed before 1979. PCBs are tightly regulated due to their environmental and health risks, making proper identification, testing, and removal essential during modernization or demolition projects. Understanding PCB regulations helps facilities leaders protect students, staff, and

Farmed fish often contain PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), industrial toxins that accumulate in your body. Here’s the kicker: PCBs have a half-life of 10-20 years, meaning it takes that long for just half the toxin to leave your system. To fully rid your body of them? That’s four half-lives—up to 80 years! Unless you plan to live past 100, some of these toxins will stay with you for life, adding to your body’s toxic load, damaging enzymes, and even your DNA. Over time, this can limit your body’