What if instead DuPont followed proper disposal practices like recommended by the supplier of the chemical?<p>&gt; Though PFOA was not classified by the government as a hazardous substance, 3M sent DuPont recommendations on how to dispose of it. It was to be incinerated or sent to chemical-waste facilities. DuPont’s own instructions specified that it was not to be flushed into surface water or sewers.<p>There&#x27;s nothing noble here, just a company being greedy. We could still have those things you are referring to but without the costs to the public.