The Drip by AQUALAB: Microplastics in Food with Angela Anandappa

Angela Anandappa, Ph. D. is the founding director of the Alliance for Advanced Sanitation. Anandappa is an experienced food safety industry professional having worked in the supply chain, product development, and sanitation areas of the food manufacturing industry. In this episode we unpack the alarming prevalence of microplastics, explore their pathways into our food supply, and discuss the potential solutions and innovations in sustainable packaging. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The average intake of microplastics by an American Understanding the complexities of recycling and how to overcome them Advanced sanitation's role in integrating sustainability with food safety Strategies for significantly reducing microplastics' impact A call for a more unified and capable recycling system within the US Jump to: (04:29) How consumers are influenced by multiple sustainability standards and options. (09:02) The Animal Digestible Food Packaging Initiative's mission for sustainability. (11:33) Why the food industry must take action to reduce microplastics. (14:51) How to not be overwhelmed by fighting climate change. (17:11) Featured artist and song. (19:17) This episode’s Mantra. Featured Artist and Song: 2L8 by NASTY CAT Links mentioned in this episode: Alliance for Advanced Sanitation Animal Digestible Food Packaging Initiative Jason Mraz, music was chosen by Angela Anandappa Connect with the show AQUALAB Zachary Cartwright, PhD