Plastic and human health remain full of unknowns. Dr. Sarah Dunlop, Dr. Bhedita Seewoo, and Dr. Louise Goodes explain the Plastics and Human Health Map, which organizes existing research on plastics, associated chemicals, and health outcomes. The project reveals not only what has been studied, but also major gaps in substances, populations, and stages of the plastic lifecycle. Host Clark Marchese explores the health effects of microplastics and plastic chemicals while showing why uncertainty should guide better research and policy, without turning incomplete evidence into definitive medical claims.
Episode Guests:
Dr. Sarah Dunlop on LinkedIn and publications on Research Gate
Dr. Bhedita Seewoo on LinkedIn and publications on Research Gate
Dr. Louise Goodes on LinkedIn and publications on Research Gate
Plastic Human Health Map here
Learn more about the Minderoo Foundation here.
More information about the episode and the Plastic Podcast
Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website
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Hosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese
Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong.
Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos
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