EP75: Plastic is Stealing Our Time: How 83 Million Years of Health are at Stake

We’ve all been there—ordering takeout after a long day, feeling that slight pang of guilt as we unpack layers of plastic. We know it’s bad for the planet, but it often feels like we have no choice. That lingering worry isn't just in your head; it's a reflection of a global health crisis. References: Deeney, M., Hamelin, L., Vialle, C., Yan, X., Green, R., Yates, J., & Kadiyala, S. (2026). Global health burdens of plastics: a lifecycle assessment model from 2016 to 2040. The Lancet Planetary Health, 10(1), 101406. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101406 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn