All About Microplastics with Dana Zhaxylykova

In this conversation, Dana, a microplastics researcher, discusses the pervasive issue of microplastics in our environment and their impact on human health. She highlights the lack of regulations surrounding microplastics, the various sources of exposure in daily life, and practical tips for reducing exposure. Dana emphasizes the importance of demanding regulatory changes and the role of consumer choices in addressing the microplastics crisis. The conversation also touches on the presence of microplastics in food and water, the ocean's pollution crisis, and budget-friendly sustainable choices for families.