Judith Enck
Former EPA official and founder of Beyond Plastics, author of The Problem with Plastic, and an advocate focused on ending plastic pollution and related health and environmental harms.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 1h 5min
Plastic Pollution is Killing Us with Judith Enck
Judith Enck, a former EPA official and founder of Beyond Plastics, dives into the urgent issue of plastic pollution. She reveals how plastics persist in our environment and discusses the alarming rise in production linked to fracked gas. Judith touches on the toxic health effects of plastics in communities, especially in 'Cancer Alley.' She also discusses the role of microplastics in our bodies and advocates for more effective regulations, alongside practical steps individuals can take to reduce their plastic footprint. It's a compelling call to action!
Dec 2, 2025 • 14min
How Plastics Pollute the Environment and Our Bodies
Judith Enck, founder of Beyond Plastics, professor at Bennington College, former EPA Region 2 administrator, and author of the new book The Problem with Plastics: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late (The New Press, 2025), discusses her new book which takes a look at how plastic went from being a "marvel of modern science" to a toxic industry that pollutes the environment and impacts health, plus tips on how to reduce everyday exposure to plastics.
